clap · verb I or T /klæp/
clap
B1 to hit your hands together, often repeatedly, especially in order to show you enjoyed a performance
Dictionary examples:
The audience clapped and cheered for more.
"When I clap my hands, you must stand still," said the teacher.
Learner example:
Every[thing] was nice till I clapped my hands to call the waiter to [get] the bill. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)
clap · noun /klæp/
a clap of thunder
C2 a sudden, loud sound that is made by thunder
Dictionary example:
We heard a clap of thunder.
Learner example:
Suddenly, I heard a loud clap of thunder. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)