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ticking

American  
[tik-ing] / ˈtɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. a strong cotton fabric, usually twilled, used especially in making cloth ticks. tick.

  2. a similar cloth in satin weave or Jacquard, used especially for mattress covers.

ticking British  
/ ˈtɪkɪŋ /

noun

  1. a strong cotton fabric, often striped, used esp for mattress and pillow covers

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Etymology

Origin of ticking

First recorded in 1635–45; tick 3 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The NHS says the main symptom is ticking, which involves repetitive sounds or movements you cannot choose or control.

From BBC

Paramount’s latest proposal also includes a 25 cents a share ticking fee, payable to Warner shareholders for each quarter the deal hasn’t closed after Sept. 30.

From Barron's

Paramount also offered to pay a 25-cents-a-share “ticking fee” for every quarter the deal doesn’t close after Sept. 30.

From MarketWatch

Paramount also said it would pay a so-called ticking fee sooner.

From Los Angeles Times

Paramount also offered to pay a 25-cents-a-share “ticking fee” for every quarter the deal doesn’t close after Sept. 30 of this year.

From MarketWatch

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