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Definition of Ticking
1. Noun. A metallic tapping sound. "He counted the ticks of the clock"
Generic synonyms: Sound
Specialized synonyms: Ticktock, Tictac, Tocktact
Derivative terms: Tick, Tick, Tick
2. Noun. A strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers.
Definition of Ticking
1. n. A strong, closely woven linen or cotton fabric, of which ticks for beds are made. It is usually twilled, and woven in stripes of different colors, as white and blue; -- called also ticken.
Definition of Ticking
1. Noun. A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses. ¹
2. Noun. A sound of something ticking. ¹
3. Noun. An illusional style of dance where one moves his or her body to the "tic" of the music creating a strobe or animated effect. ¹
4. Noun. A marking that occurs on some horses. It involves white flecks of hair at the flank, and white hairs at the base of the tail, called a skunk tail or rabicano. Sometimes referred to as birdcatcher ticks. ¹
5. Verb. (present participle of tick) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ticking
1. a strong cotton fabric [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ticking
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