English dictionary

ticking

/'t/I/k/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a metallic tapping sound

noun.event

Synonyms tick

Source: WordNet 3.0
a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>ticken</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913