I. ˈtikiŋ, -kēŋ noun
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Etymology: tick (IV) + -ing
: a strong firm fabric of cotton or linen usually twilled and striped used for upholstering, covering mattresses, pillows, or box springs, and in lighter weights for clothing
II. noun
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Etymology: from gerund of tick (III)
: ticks made by a clock, telegraph sounder, or other device
telegraphic ticking is virtually a pure example of referential symbolism — Edward Sapir
III. noun
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Etymology: tick (II) + -ing
1. : minute distinct color marks on a bird or mammal especially on the tips of feathers — compare lacing
2. : the presence of longer guard hairs of a color unlike the body fur scattered throughout a fur
3. : the condition of having the individual hairs marked with several bands of distinct color usually with the tip black — compare agouti