clitter

• Verbe désuet signifiant produire un bruit de cliquetis ou de fracas, ou se déplacer avec un tel bruit.

An obsolete verb meaning to make a clattering or rattling noise, or to move with such a sound.

1. Produce a shrill creaking soundC2formal

   To make a high-pitched, creaking noise by rubbing together specialized body parts, often used by certain insects or animals.

   Striduler

   • The cricket clittered in the tall grass at dusk.
   • Some beetles clitter to communicate with each other.
   • The sound of the insect clittering filled the quiet night.

   Synonymesstridulate