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ticking

[tik-ing]

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

/ ˈɪɪŋ /

noun

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

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ticking1

First recorded in 1635–45; tick 3 + -ing 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ticking1

C17: from tick ³
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And all the while time is ticking with pregnant women, new babies and staff expected to work in less than perfect conditions.

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The camera slowly pushes down the barrel of the gun like a ticking clock striking zero.

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But just one year away from the World Cup and three from the Olympics, the clock is ticking, and it’s almost too late to be playing catchup.

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But the ticking clock wedged in to add tension to Jordan’s “assistance” feels undercooked.

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But Wiegman said she was "pretty positive" about James' Euros chances, saying numerous times this week that she is on track and "ticking the boxes".

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