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click

noun verb

depression of a button on a computer mouse

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
C
Ends with
K
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

noun

  1. depression of a button on a computer mouse

    “a click on the right button for example”

noun

  1. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

noun

  1. a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)

noun

  1. a short light metallic sound

verb

  1. become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

    “It dawned on him that she had betrayed him”

verb

  1. make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

verb

  1. produce a click

    “Xhosa speakers click”

verb

  1. cause to make a snapping sound

    “snap your fingers”

verb

  1. move or strike with a noise

    “he clicked on the light”

verb

  1. make a clicking or ticking sound

    “The clock ticked away”

verb

  1. click repeatedly or uncontrollably

    “Chattering teeth”

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Example Sentences

a click on the right button for example
It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
she was penetrated with sorrow
Xhosa speakers click
snap your fingers
he clicked on the light
his arm was snapped forward
The clock ticked away
Chattering teeth

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