clap vs clapping

clap and clapping both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clap	Yes	No	Yes	No
clapping	Yes	No	No	No

clap (noun)	clapping (noun)
a sudden very loud noise	a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

clap (verb)	clapping (verb)
clap one's hands together
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
put quickly or forcibly
strike the air in flight
cause to strike the air in flight