klap — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bang noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
- belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
- clout noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
- knock verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
- rap noun A rhythmic style of music where lyrics are spoken quickly, usually over a beat.
- smash noun The loud sound of a violent collision or impact.
- spank verb To strike someone, usually a child, on the buttocks with an open hand as punishment.
- strike verb To hit someone or something, often forcefully.
- stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
Senses
klap is used for these senses in English:
- bang A sudden percussive noise.
- bang A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
- bang An explosion.
- belt A powerful blow, often made with a fist or heavy object.
- clout A blow with the hand.
- knock A sharp impact.
- rap (countable) A sharp blow with something hard.
- smash The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.
bang — full definition
- noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
- verb To hit something hard, often producing a loud noise.
- noun In plural, a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead (chiefly US).
belt — full definition
- noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
- noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
- noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
- noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
- verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.