click
/klˈɪk/
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Definitions
Noun
a short light metallic sound
Noun
a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
Noun
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
Noun
depression of a button on a computer mouse; "a click on the right button for example"
Verb
move or strike with a noise; "he clicked on the light"; "his arm was snapped forward"
Verb
make a clicking or ticking sound; "The clock ticked away"
Verb
click repeatedly or uncontrollably; "Chattering teeth"
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cause to make a snapping sound; "snap your fingers"
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produce a click; "Xhosa speakers click"
Verb
make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
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become clear or enter one''s consciousness or emotions; "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"