What is the meaning of click?

noun

  • A short light metallic sound.
  • A stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu.
  • A hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.
  • Depression of a button on a computer mouse.
    • usage: "a click on the right button for example"

verb

  • Move or strike with a noise.
    • usage: "he clicked on the light"; "his arm was snapped forward"
  • Make a clicking or ticking sound.
    • usage: "The clock ticked away"
  • Click repeatedly or uncontrollably.
    • usage: "Chattering teeth"
  • Cause to make a snapping sound.
    • usage: "snap your fingers"
  • Produce a click.
    • usage: "Xhosa speakers click"
  • Make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens.
  • Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions.
    • usage: "It dawned on him that she had betrayed him"; "she was penetrated with sorrow"
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