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clicker

/ˈklɪkə/ /ˈklɪkɚ/

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noun

The remote-control device used to change settings on a television set, VCR, or other electronic equipment.

Examples :

"We have a clicker for the TV, one for the VCR, one for the DVD player and another one that does it all."

electronics device technology entertainment

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noun

An electronic device used by individual students in the classroom to respond to multiple-choice questions, etc.

Examples :

"The professor used a clicker to quickly check if the students understood the lecture by asking multiple-choice questions. "

technology electronics device education communication computing

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noun

A person who cuts out the uppers of shoes from pieces of leather using a flexible knife that clicks as it changes direction.

Examples :

"The old factory employed a skilled clicker who could cut leather for dozens of shoes in a single day. "

job person industry work

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noun

A machine that cuts materials using a steel rule die. The name comes from the sound (click) when the material is cut. May be hand, pneumatic, or hydraulic powered.

Examples :

"The worker used a clicker to precisely cut leather pieces for the shoes, the loud click echoing with each press of the machine. "

machine industry technical material work

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noun

A signalling device used by military forces. Pressed between thumb and fingers, it makes a small but distinctive click understood by other members of a unit.

Examples :

"During the night operation, the scout used his clicker to signal the all-clear to his team without alerting the enemy. "

military weapon device communication signal war unit sound technical

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noun

A small mechanical device that produces a clicking sound, used in dog training.

Examples :

"Maria used a clicker to train her puppy to sit. "

animal device technology sound item

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noun

Someone who clicks, for example using a computer mouse.

Examples :

"The clicker in the office spent all afternoon organizing the files on the computer. "

person computing job internet technology electronics machine device work

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noun

One who stands before a shop door to invite people to buy.

Examples :

"The shop owner hired a clicker to stand outside and encourage customers to come in and browse. "

business job person commerce

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noun

One who has charge of the work of a companionship.

Examples :

"At the leather workshop, the clicker carefully examined each hide before assigning sections to the apprentices. "

job business organization

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An employee who locks the type in the form to make it ready for printing.

Examples :

"In the old printing shop, the clicker carefully tightened the screws on the metal frame, ensuring all the letters were perfectly aligned before sending it to the press. "

job industry machine work