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click
(kl/I/k )

noun (n)

  • a short light metallic sound(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    chink, clink
    source: wordnet30
  • a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    suction stop
    source: wordnet30
  • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    detent, dog, pawl
    source: wordnet30
  • depression of a button on a computer mouse(noun.act)
    Example:
    A click on the right button for example.
    Synonym:
    mouse click
    source: wordnet30
  • A slight sharp noise, such as is made by the cocking of a pistol.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A detent, pawl, or ratchet, as that which catches the cogs of a ratchet wheel to prevent backward motion. See Illust. of Ratched wheel.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • move or strike with a noise(verb.motion)
    Example:
    He clicked on the light.
    Synonym:
    snap
    source: wordnet30
  • make a clicking or ticking sound(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    tick
    source: wordnet30
  • click repeatedly or uncontrollably(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    chatter
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to make a snapping sound(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    flick, snap
    source: wordnet30
  • produce a click(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Xhosa speakers click.
    source: wordnet30
  • make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    clack, cluck
    source: wordnet30
  • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions(verb.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • To make a slight, sharp noise (or a succession of such noises), as by gentle striking; to tick.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To move with the sound of a click.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To snatch.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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