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clapping vs handclap

handclap vs clapping

clapping and handclap both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clapping Yes No No No
handclap Yes No No No
As nouns, handclap is a hyponym of clapping; that is, handclap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clapping:
  • clapping: a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  • handclap: a clap of the hands to indicate approval
Other hyponyms of clapping include hand, round.
clapping (noun) handclap (noun)
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together a clap of the hands to indicate approval
Difference between clapping and handclap

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