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klick

also klik  (klĭk)
n. Slang
A kilometer.

[Alteration of click (probably influenced by kilometer).]
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klick

(klɪk)
n
(Units) informal Austral and US a kilometre
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.klick - a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)klick - a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
metric linear unit - a linear unit of distance in metric terms
hectometer, hectometre, hm - a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters
mym, myriameter, myriametre - a metric unit of length equal to 10,000 meters
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"Klick! Klick!" he urged grasping her by the arm--half leading, half dragging her toward the companion-way.
Klick!" But before he had finished his exhortation Virginia was racing toward the bow where the machine gun was mounted.
Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, has partnered with Euro Motors to offer Intaleq loyalty card members a new way to enjoy their earned klicks with the ability to redeem them for FalconFlyer miles and gain a number of member benefits and privileges with Gulf Air's loyalty program.
20 (BNA): Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, has partnered with Euro Motors to offer "Intaleq" loyalty card members a new way to enjoy their earned Klicks with the ability to redeem them for FalconFlyer miles and gain a number of member benefits and privileges with Gulf Air's loyalty programme.
A team sponsored by Klicks Running and Walking of Bellingham finished with the best overall time during the Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage race, which was held from July 20-21.