What is the difference between clicker and remote?
clicker | remote | Synonyms |
(slang) The remote-control device used to change settings on a television set, VCR, or other electronic equipment.
A person who cuts out the uppers of shoes from pieces of leather using a flexible knife that clicks as it changes direction.
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.
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.
A small mechanical device that produces a clicking sound, used in dog training.
Someone who clicks, for example on internet hyperlinks.
(obsolete, UK) One who stands before a shop door to invite people to buy.
(obsolete, printing) One who has charge of the work of a companionship.
(webster)
At a distance; disconnected.
Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
Unlikely.
Emotionally detached.
Short for remote control.
(broadcasting) An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
(computing) To connect to a computer from a remote location.
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Clicker is a synonym of remote.
As nouns the difference between clicker and remote
is that clicker is (slang) the remote-control device used to change settings on a television set, vcr, or other electronic equipment while remote is short for remote control.As a adjective remote is
at a distance; disconnected.As a verb remote is
(computing) to connect to a computer from a remote location.clicker
English
Noun
(en noun)- We have a clicker for the TV, one for the VCR, one for the DVD player and another one that does it all.
- There are too many clickers in this house.
remote
English
Adjective
(er)- A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.
- After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost.
- There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.
- After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief.
Synonyms
* (at a distance ): disconnected, hands-free, wireless * (distant or otherwise inaccessible ): far, hidden, outlying * (unlikely ): abysmal, faint, improbable, poor * (emotionally detached ): aloof, dispassionate, distant, removed, withdrawnAntonyms
* (at a distance ): attached, connected, contiguous, direct * (distant or otherwise inaccessible ): close, near, proximate * (unlikely ): likely, probable, reasonable, sure * (emotionally detached ): companionable, intimate, involved, passionateDerived terms
* remote control * remoteness * remote surgeryNoun
(en noun)- I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote .