ticking

  • 21ticking — /tik ing/, n. 1. a strong cotton fabric, usually twilled, used esp. in making cloth ticks. 2. a similar cloth in satin weave or Jacquard, used esp. for mattress covers. [1635 45; TICK3 + ING1] * * * …

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  • 22ticking — tick|ing [ˈtıkıŋ] n [U] [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: tick rough cloth (15 20 centuries), probably from Middle Dutch tike] a thick strong cotton cloth used for making ↑mattress and ↑pillow covers …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 23ticking — tick|ing [ tıkıŋ ] noun uncount strong thick cotton cloth used especially for covers for MATTRESSES and PILLOWS …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 24ticking — strong linen or cotton fabric used for mattress and pillow cases Fabric and Cloth …

    Phrontistery dictionary

  • 25ticking — noun a strong, durable material, typically striped, used to cover mattresses. Origin C17: from tick4 + ing1 …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 26ticking — noun (U) a thick strong cotton cloth used for making mattress and pillow 1 (1) covers …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 27ticking — tick·ing …

    English syllables

  • 28ticking — UK [ˈtɪkɪŋ] / US noun [uncountable] strong thick cotton cloth used especially for covers for mattresses and pillows …

    English dictionary

  • 29ticking — tick•ing [[t]ˈtɪk ɪŋ[/t]] n. tex any of various strong, durable fabrics in plain, twill, or satin weave, constructed or printed in striped or floral patterns and used esp. to cover mattresses and pillows • Etymology: 1635–45 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 30ticking — I. /ˈtɪkɪŋ / (say tiking) noun 1. a strong cotton fabric, usually twilled, used especially for ticks. 2. a similar cloth in satin weave or Jacquard, used especially for mattress covers. {tick3 + ing1} II. /ˈtɪkɪŋ / (say tiking) noun markings on… …

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