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1. (n.) ticking
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)
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1. (noun) tick, ticking
a metallic tapping sound
"he counted the ticks of the clock"
2. (noun) ticking
a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers
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1. (noun) ticking
a strong, closely woven linen or cotton fabric, of which ticks for beds are made. It is usually twilled, and woven in stripes of different colors, as white and blue; -- called also ticken
2. ticking
of Tick
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