Definition of Ticking
Ticking
tick·ing
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Making a rhythmic clicking sound, often of a clock or watch.
e.g. The ticking of the grandfather clock echoed through the silent hallway.
(verb)
(British) marking something with a tick symbol either literally or figuratively, as a way of showing that something has been completed, addressed, approved, or chosen;
e.g. She was ticking books off the list as she finished reading them.
(noun)
a series of short and sharp sounds, usually regularly-spaced;
e.g. He heard the ticking of the oven, so he knew it was on.
(noun)
a type of strong fabric made of cotton or linen and used for covering pillows, mattresses, and furniture;
e.g. The ticking on the mattress had grown thin and worn.
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