Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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click | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ratchet | Yes | No | Yes | No |
click (noun) | ratchet (noun) |
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depression of a button on a computer mouse | mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction |
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 |
click (verb) | ratchet (verb) |
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become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | move by degrees in one direction only |
make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens | |
produce a click | |
cause to make a snapping sound | |
move or strike with a noise | |
make a clicking or ticking sound | |
click repeatedly or uncontrollably |