click
click /ˈklɪk/
noun
-
(
)
A short light metallic sound
(
chink
, clink
, click
)
a short light metallic sound
-
Depression of a button on a computer mouse
(
click
, mouse click
)
depression of a button on a computer mouse
A click on the right button for example
a click on the right button for example
-
A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
(
click
, detent
, dog
, pawl
)
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
-
A stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
(
click
, suction stop
)
a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
verb
-
()
Move or strike with a noise
(
snap
, click
)
move or strike with a noise
He clicked on the light
he clicked on the light
His arm was snapped forward
his arm was snapped forward
-
()
Make a clicking or ticking sound
(
click
, tick
)
make a clicking or ticking sound
The clock ticked away
The clock ticked away
-
Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
(
click
, fall into place
, get through
, come home
, dawn
, get across
, penetrate
, sink in
)
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
She was penetrated with sorrow
she was penetrated with sorrow
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Make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
(
clack
, click
, cluck
)
make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
The mother hen clucked loudly to gather her chicks.
The mother hen clucked loudly to gather her chicks.
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Produce a click
(
click
)
produce a click
Xhosa speakers click
Xhosa speakers click
-
Cause to make a snapping sound
(
click
, flick
, snap
)
cause to make a snapping sound
Snap your fingers
snap your fingers
-
Click repeatedly or uncontrollably
(
click
, chatter
)
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
Chattering teeth
Chattering teeth
