Definitions for ticking
ˈtɪk ɪŋtick·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. tick, ticking(noun)

   a metallic tapping sound

   "he counted the ticks of the clock"

2. ticking(noun)

   a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. ticking(Noun)

   A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses.

2. ticking(Noun)

   A sound of something ticking.

3. ticking(Noun)

   An illusional style of dance where one moves his or her body to the "tic" of the music creating a strobe or animated effect.

4. ticking(Noun)

   A marking that occurs on some horses. It involves white flecks of hair at the flank, and white hairs at the base of the tail, called a skunk tail or rabicano. Sometimes referred to as birdcatcher ticks.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Ticking

   of Tick

2. Ticking(noun)

   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

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ticking in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ticking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of ticking in a Sentence

1. Leonardo Correa:

   The clock is ticking for Usiminas.

2. Mark Patinkin:

   Never date a woman you can hear ticking.

3. Aaron Rippenkroeger:

   The clock starts ticking really right when they arrive.

4. Ed Markey:

   Every single one of these Takata air bags could be a ticking time bomb.

5. Steve Goodman:

   People don't understand the virtue of time, until their clock stops ticking.

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