noun🔗ShareBezugsstoff, MatratzenstoffA strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses."The mattress cover was made of sturdy ticking to prevent the feathers from poking through. "Der Matratzenbezug bestand aus robustem Matratzenstoff, um zu verhindern, dass die Federn durchstießen.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTicken, ticken machenTo make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock."The old clock on the wall was ticking loudly, making it hard to concentrate. "Die alte Uhr an der Wand tickte laut und machte es schwer, sich zu konzentrieren.soundtimemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnkreuzen, abhakenTo make a tick or checkmark."The teacher asked the students to tick the correct answers on the quiz. "Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, die richtigen Antworten im Quiz anzukreuzen.markactionwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTicken, funktionierenTo work or operate, especially mechanically."He took the computer apart to see how it ticked."Er zerlegte den Computer, um zu sehen, wie er funktionierte.machinefunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTippen, klopfenTo strike gently; to pat."The mother was gently ticking her baby's back to help him burp. "Die Mutter klopfte sanft auf den Rücken ihres Babys, um ihm beim Aufstoßen zu helfen.actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinen Vogel auf einer Liste abhakenTo add a bird to a list of birds that have been seen (or heard)."After finally spotting the elusive blue jay in my backyard, I could tick it off my birdwatching list. "Nachdem ich den schwer fassbaren Blue Jay endlich in meinem Garten entdeckt hatte, konnte ich ihn von meiner Vogelbeobachtungsliste abhaken.birdsportnatureanimallistChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuf Kredit kaufen, anschreibenTo go on trust, or credit."The bakery owner is ticking me for bread until payday because I'm a regular customer. "Der Bäcker schreibt mich für Brot bis zum Zahltag an, weil ich Stammkunde bin.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTicken, vertrauenTo give tick; to trust."My parents are ticking my brother to look after the younger children. "Meine Eltern vertrauen meinem Bruder, sich um die jüngeren Kinder zu kümmern.attitudevaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTicken, TickgeräuschA sound of something ticking."The ticking from the old clock kept me awake all night. "Das Ticken der alten Uhr hielt mich die ganze Nacht wach.soundtimemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTickenAn illusional style of dance where one moves his or her body to the "tic" of the music creating a strobe or animated effect."The dance crew practiced their ticking, aiming for a perfectly synchronized, stop-motion effect. "Die Tanzcrew übte ihr Ticken und strebte einen perfekt synchronisierten Stop-Motion-Effekt an.danceentertainmentstyleartmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTicking, getupfte FellzeichnungA 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."The horse breeder examined the young foal, noting the first signs of ticking appearing as small white flecks on its flank. "Der Pferdezüchter untersuchte das junge Fohlen und bemerkte die ersten Anzeichen von Ticking, die als kleine weiße Flecken an seiner Flanke auftraten.animalappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
