CLICK, verb intransitive Literally, to strike; hence, To make a small sharp noise, or rather a succession of small sharp sounds, as by a gentle striking. The solemn death-watch clicked. CLICK, noun In seamens language, a small piece of iron falling into a notched wheel attached to the winches in cutters, etc. CLICK, noun The latch of a door.
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