Their rifles were loaded, and with bayonets fixed, so that there should be no rattle of arms or clicks of bolts.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs
Upon the slightest provocation, he would assume the most belligerent attitude and diabolical frown, set his teeth in menacing rigidity, and fumble among his tools, which sent forth certain ominous little clicks.
"The History of Peru"
Henry S. Beebe
Sam exclaimed, managing to draw back the hammer until two chilling clicks warranted his opinion that the pistol was now ready to perform its office.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington