English noun: ticking | |||
1. | ticking (event) a metallic tapping sound | ||
Samples | He counted the ticks of the clock. | ||
Synonyms | tick | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ticktock, tictac, tocktact | ||
2. | ticking (artifact) a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||