Used when discussing distances in military or navigational contexts.
Literal Meaning
A unit of linear measure equal to 1,000 meters
Actual Meaning
Unit of distance
Examples in Context
The hike is roughly 10 clicks long, so let's make sure we're prepared.
We drove about 50 clicks to get to the cottage this weekend.
He's staying at a hotel that's only a few clicks from the conference center.
Helpful Tips
1Remember that context matters; if someone mentions a journey or a route, they are likely talking about distance in kilometers.
2In Canadian English, 'clicks' may be used interchangeably with 'klicks', so both forms are understood.
3Listen for 'clicks' when people are discussing travel or outdoor activities, as it often indicates distance.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
kilometers
miles
distance
length
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