Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clap on

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.54 in modern English

Syllables: clap on
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.

Transitive verb

verb

To encourage by (or as if by) applauding.

Transitive verb

verb

To talk at tedious length; to whinge.

British usage; Colloquial

verb

To decide to make a concerted effort to do something; to operate with dedication and vigor.

American usage; Dated; Slang

Example Sentences

"We spring out of our berths, clap on a monkey-jacket and south-wester, and tumble up the ladder."
"[…] clapping on about having to live on a small income because of her son's lack of ambition."

Usage

Inflected Forms

claps on (present, singular) clapping on (participle, present) clapped on (participle, past) clapped on (past)

Synonyms

slap on slam on

Questions

What does clap on mean?: To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.

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