English Explanatory Dictionary

beclap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To grasp, insnare, ensnare, catch, to trap suddenly, to grab suddenly.
verb
  1. To clap for; to applaud.

Word forms

beclap beclaps beclapping beclapped beclapp

Etymology

From Middle English biclappen (“to grasp, insnare, catch, to trap suddenly, to grab suddenly”). By surface analysis, be- + clap.

Synonyms

acclaim cheer on hurrah acclamate applaud hail barrack beclap cheer clap encheer hurray huzzah

Derived words

umbeclap
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