Round of applause (7)
(Other definitions for plaudit that I've seen before include "Cheer" , "Expression of praise or approval" , "Praise, accolade" , "Praise, encomium" , "Praise bestowed" .)
'round of applause' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ovation that I've seen before include "Enthusiastic applause, perhaps standing" , "Enthusiastic applause and cheers" , "Applause from an audience" , "Burst of applause" , "Enthusiastic reception" .)
'round of applause' is the definition.
(as in a 'big hand', a round of applause)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hand that I've seen before include "Limb extremity" , "Manual worker" , "For example, a straight" , "Pointer; workman" , "Unit of equine measurement" .)