How is the word похлопать translated from Russian to English

English translation
pat
verb

Мягко коснуться несколько раз плоской ладонью.

To touch gently several times with a flat hand.

Examples with “похлопать”

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  • Она похлопала собаку по голове. — She patted the dog on the head.

  • Он ободрил меня похлопыванием по плечу. — He gave me a pat on the shoulder.

  • Похлопай тесто ладонью, пока оно не станет плоским. — Pat the dough gently until it lies flat.

  • Лёгкое похлопывание успокоило испуганную лошадь. — A gentle pat calmed the frightened horse.

  • Он похлопывает себя по карманам в поисках ключей. — He pats his pockets looking for the keys.

  • Лошадям нравится похлопывание по шее? — Do horses like a pat on the neck?

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