click (Meaning)
click (n)
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
click (v)
move or strike with a noise
make a clicking or ticking sound
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
cause to make a snapping sound
produce a click
make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
click (v. i.)
To make a slight, sharp noise (or a succession of such noises), as by gentle striking; to tick.
click (v. t.)
To move with the sound of a click.
To cause to make a clicking noise, as by striking together, or against something.
To snatch.
click (n.)
A slight sharp noise, such as is made by the cocking of a pistol.
A kind of articulation used by the natives of Southern Africa, consisting in a sudden withdrawal of the end or some other portion of the tongue from a part of the mouth with which it is in contact, whereby a sharp, clicking sound is produced. The sounds are four in number, and are called cerebral, palatal, dental, and lateral clicks or clucks, the latter being the noise ordinarily used in urging a horse forward.
A detent, pawl, or ratchet, as that which catches the cogs of a ratchet wheel to prevent backward motion. See Illust. of Ratched wheel.
The latch of a door.
Synonyms & Antonyms of click
click Sentence Examples
- With a simple click, the document was sent to the printer.
- He heard the satisfying click of the lock as he closed the door behind him.
- She waited for the perfect moment to capture the photograph and pressed the camera's shutter with a click.
- The teacher's mouse click on the presentation slide advanced to the next point.
- The click of heels echoed through the empty hallway as she walked.
- The audible click indicated that the puzzle piece was correctly placed.
- He couldn't resist the urge to click on the intriguing headline and read the article.
- The sound of the keyboard's click filled the quiet office space as he typed away.
- The click of the seatbelt reassured her of her safety before the car started moving.
- A single click on the online shopping site added the item to her cart.
FAQs About the word click
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 mo
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With a simple click, the document was sent to the printer.
He heard the satisfying click of the lock as he closed the door behind him.
She waited for the perfect moment to capture the photograph and pressed the camera's shutter with a click.
The teacher's mouse click on the presentation slide advanced to the next point.
