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How to pronounce “clap on

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(nautical, transitive) To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.

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Meaning

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

Practice Nearby Words

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