clap on

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (file)

Verb[edit]

clap on (third-person singular simple present claps on, present participle clapping on, simple past and past participle clapped on)

  1. (nautical, transitive) To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.
  2. (transitive) To encourage by (or as if by) applauding.
  3. (dated, slang, US) To decide to make a concerted effort to do something; to operate with dedication and vigor. [19th c.]

Anagrams[edit]