clap out
clap out · claps out · clapped out · clapping out
To clap to the rhythm ofTo clap to the rhythm of (a song).
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To clap to the rhythm of (a song).
(intransitive, slang)To fail; to stop working.
(transitive)In feng shui, to remove negative energy from (a space) by clapping.
Forms
claps out, clapping out, clapped out, clapped out| Base form | clap out · to clap out |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | claps out |
| Present participle | clapping out |
| Past simple | clapped out |
| Past participle | clapped out |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
5 phrasal verbs- clap upTo imprison
- clap outTo clap to the rhythm of (a song).
- clap onTo temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.
- clap inTo enter or leave a place vigorously (as a clap of thunder); to proceed vigorously.
- clap backTo make a witty or sarcastic retort.
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedclapped out
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb