click
noun
a short light metallic sound
a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
Synonymssuction stopa 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
“a click on the right button for example”
Synonymsmouse click
verb
move or strike with a noise
“he clicked on the light”
“his arm was snapped forward”
Synonymssnapmake a clicking or ticking sound
“The clock ticked away”
Synonymstickclick repeatedly or uncontrollably
“Chattering teeth”
Synonymschattercause to make a snapping sound
“snap your fingers”
produce a click
“Xhosa speakers click”
make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
“It dawned on him that she had betrayed him”
“she was penetrated with sorrow”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
