noun
a metallic tapping sound
Synonyms
Examples
- he counted the ticks of the clock
noun
any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
Examples
- feed on blood of warm-blooded animals
noun
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Synonyms
Examples
- as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
verb
make a clicking or ticking sound
Synonyms
Examples
- The clock ticked away
verb
make a sound like a clock or a timer
Synonyms
Examples
- the clocks were ticking
- the grandfather clock beat midnight
verb
sew
Synonyms
retick
Examples
- tick a mattress
verb
put a check mark on or near or next to
Synonyms
Examples
- Please check each name on the list
- tick off the items
- mark off the units