clap on

Meaning

  1. (transitive) To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.
  2. (transitive) To encourage by (or as if by) applauding.
  3. (UK, colloquial) To talk at tedious length; to whinge.
  4. (US, dated, slang) To decide to make a concerted effort to do something; to operate with dedication and vigor.

Synonyms

slap on

slam on

jam on

crowd on sail

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