clap (v.) Copy link Outline 1. plaudo, si, sum, 3 (both trans. and intr.)2. complōdo, si, sum, 33. collīdo, si, sum, 3 • clap (v.): obsol. except of clapping the hands: 1. plaudo, si, sum, 3 (both trans. and intr.): to tire the hands with c.ing, manus in plaudendo consumere, Cic. (of applause): Hor. 2. complōdo, si, sum, 3: to c. the hands together, manus c., Quint.: Petr.: v. also to applaud. 3. collīdo, si, sum, 3: with manus: Quint. (For such phrases as, to clap a man in prison [aliquem in vincula conjicere], to clap irons on a man [manicas, compedes alicui impingere], v. to cast; fasten, etc.)