click

Noun

• depression of a button on a computer mouse
  • a click on the right button for example
    

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

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

• a short light metallic sound

Verb

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
  • It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
    
  • she was penetrated with sorrow
    

• make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens

• produce a click
  • Xhosa speakers click
    

• cause to make a snapping sound
  • snap your fingers
    

• click repeatedly or uncontrollably
  • Chattering teeth
    

• make a clicking or ticking sound
  • The clock ticked away
    

• move or strike with a noise
  • he clicked on the light
    
  • his arm was snapped forward
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  mouse click , pawl , detent , dog , suction stop , chink , clink , get through , dawn , come home , get across , sink in , penetrate , fall into place , cluck , clack , snap , flick , chatter , tick