Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clapt
verb
/klæpt/
Definition
to have struck or hit, often used in the past tense especially in dialects
Examples
- After he clapt the door shut, the echo resonated throughout the room.
- She reached out and clapt him on the back as a sign of encouragement.
- During the performance, the audience clapt their hands in delight.
Meaning
The word ‘clapt’ is typically used to describe the action of striking something, often with a swift or sudden motion. It is the past participle of ‘clap’ in some dialects.
Synonyms
- struck
- hit
- slapped
- smacked
- patted
