ticking

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noun

1. a metallic tapping sound
- he counted the ticks of the clock
• Syn:
tick
• Derivationally related forms:
tick, tick (for: tick)
• Hypernyms:
sound
• Hyponyms:
ticktock, tocktact, tictac
2. a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers
• Derivationally related forms:
tick
• Hypernyms:
fabric, cloth, material, textile