Grande approbation, manifestée, soit par des battements de mains, soit par des acclamations, soit par la voix publique.
ETYM Latin applaudere, applausum. Related to Applaud.
A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together; SYN. hand clapping, clapping.
1. Marked commendation; acclaim.
2. Approval publicly expressed (as by clapping the hands).
ETYM From Latin plaudite do ye praise (which was said by players at the end of a performance). Related to Plausible.
A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.