click

/klɪk/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A brief, sharp, not particularly loud, relatively high-pitched sound produced by the impact of something small and hard against something hard, such as by the operation of a switch, a lock, or a latch.

2

The act of snapping one's fingers.

3

An ingressive sound made by coarticulating a velar or uvular closure with another closure.

4

The sound made by a dolphin.

5

The act of operating a switch, etc., so that it clicks.

6

The act of pressing a button on a computer mouse or similar input device, both as a physical act and a reaction in the software.

7

A single instance of content on the Internet being accessed.

8

A pawl or similar catch.

9

A knock or blow.

10

A limb contortion at the joint, part of vogue dancing.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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