CLICKING Synonyms
There are 21 hypernyms of the word clicking. (close relations)
Definition of CLICKING
Best Alternative Words for CLICKING
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| snap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of catching an object with the hands • a spell of cold weather • tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections • a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger • the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand • a sudden sharp noise • a sudden breaking • the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed • an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera • a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound • any undertaking that is easy to do • the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand • (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back verb • utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone • separate or cause to separate abruptly • break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension • move or strike with a noise • close with a snapping motion • make a sharp sound • move with a snapping sound • to grasp hastily or eagerly • put in play with a snap • cause to make a snapping sound • lose control of one's emotions • bring the jaws together • record on photographic film | ||||||||
| chatter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • noisy talk • the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine • the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) verb • click repeatedly or uncontrollably • cut unevenly with a chattering tool • talk socially without exchanging too much information • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • make noise as if chattering away | ||||||||
| clack | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated • a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction verb • make a rattling sound • make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
| clink | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light metallic sound • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • make a high sound typical of glass • make or emit a high sound | ||||||||
| cluck | verbv | |||||||
noun • the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) verb • make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens | ||||||||
| dawn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the first light of day • the earliest period • an opening time period verb • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions • appear or develop • become light | ||||||||
| detent | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward | ||||||||
| dog | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds • a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman • informal term for a man • someone who is morally reprehensible • a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward • metal supports for logs in a fireplace verb • go after with the intent to catch | ||||||||
| flick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible) • a short stroke • a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement verb • flash intermittently • look through a book or other written material • cause to move with a flick • throw or toss with a quick motion • shine unsteadily • twitch or flutter • cause to make a snapping sound • touch or hit with a light, quick blow • remove with a flick (of the hand) | ||||||||
| pawl | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward | ||||||||
| tick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a metallic tapping sound • any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals • a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. • a light mattress verb • make a clicking or ticking sound • make a sound like a clock or a timer • sew • put a check mark on or near or next to | ||||||||
| come home | ||||||||
verb • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | ||||||||
| fall into place | ||||||||
verb • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | ||||||||
| get across | verbv | |||||||
verb • communicate successfully • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions • travel across or pass over | ||||||||
| get through | verbv | |||||||
verb • finish a task completely • spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time • succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems • be in or establish communication with • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | ||||||||
| mouse click | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • depression of a button on a computer mouse | ||||||||
| sink in | verbv | |||||||
verb • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions • pass through | ||||||||
| suction stop | ||||||||
noun • a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu) | ||||||||
