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