ticking Definition
- 1a strong, durable fabric with a pattern of small and even geometric shapes, typically squares or stripes
- 2the sound made by a clock or watch as it marks off seconds or minutes
- 3the process of ticking off items on a list or completing tasks
Using ticking: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ticking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The sofa was covered in blue and white ticking.
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I could hear the ticking of the clock from across the room.
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I spent the morning ticking off items on my to-do list.
ticking Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: ticking in Brief
The term 'ticking' [ˈtɪkɪŋ] refers to a strong and durable fabric with a pattern of small and even geometric shapes, the sound made by a clock or watch as it marks off seconds or minutes, and the process of ticking off items on a list or completing tasks. Examples include 'The sofa was covered in blue and white ticking,' 'I could hear the ticking of the clock from across the room,' and 'I spent the morning ticking off items on my to-do list.'
