strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something

Agnes clapped her hands in glee

the crowd was clapping and cheering

slap (someone) encouragingly on the back or shoulder

as they parted, he clapped Owen on the back

the sound or action of striking the palms together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something; applause

when the clapping had died down, he stood up to make a speech