TICKING


Meaning of TICKING in English

I. ˈtikiŋ, -kēŋ noun

( -s )

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

( -s )

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

( -s )

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

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.