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clap vs gesticulate

gesticulate vs clap

clap is a noun but gesticulate is not a noun.

clap and gesticulate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clap Yes No Yes No
gesticulate No No Yes No
As verbs, gesticulate is a hypernym of clap; that is, gesticulate is a word with a broader meaning than clap:
  • clap: clap one's hands together
  • gesticulate: show, express or direct through movement
Other hypernyms of clap include gesture, motion.
As verbs, gesticulate is a hypernym of clap; that is, gesticulate is a word with a broader meaning than clap:
  • clap: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
  • gesticulate: show, express or direct through movement
Other hypernyms of clap include gesture, motion.
clap (noun) gesticulate (noun)
a sudden very loud noise
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) gesticulate (verb)
clap one's hands together show, express or direct through movement
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
Difference between clap and gesticulate

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