handclap

English

Etymology

From hand +‎ clap.

Noun

handclap (plural handclaps)

1. A single clap of the hands.
   • 2009 February 7, John Sakamoto, “The Anti-Hit List”, in Toronto Star‎^[1]:

     The other good news: This new song recaptures the sunny feel of "Collapsing," complete with ethereal vocals, lush strings and, of course, plenty of handclaps.

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