noun Download 🔗Share A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida. Examples : "After hiking in the forest, we checked ourselves for ticks to make sure none had attached to our skin. " animal insect biology nature organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A relatively quiet but sharp sound generally made repeatedly by moving machinery. Examples : "The steady tick of the clock provided a comforting background for the conversation." sound machine technical frequency Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement. Examples : "At midday, the long bond is up a tick." mark unit time number Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A jiffy (unit of time defined by basic timer frequency). Examples : "The game's physics engine updates every few ticks, making movements look smooth and responsive. " time technical computing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short period of time, particularly a second. Examples : "The microwave counts down the last few ticks before the popcorn is ready. " time period Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A periodic increment of damage or healing caused by an ongoing status effect. Examples : "The poison's effect caused two points of damage with each of its five ticks. " game technical computing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mark (✓) made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement. Examples : "Indicate that you are willing to receive marketing material by putting a tick in the box" mark writing sign Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bird seen (or heard) by a birdwatcher, for the first time that day, year, trip, etc., and thus added to a list of observed birds. Examples : ""After spotting a bright blue indigo bunting in the park, Maria excitedly added another two ticks to her year list." " bird sport animal nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The whinchat. Examples : "The birdwatcher spotted several ticks in the tall grass near the schoolyard. " animal bird Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock. Examples : "The old grandfather clock in the hall ticked loudly, keeping time for everyone in the house. " sound time machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a tick or checkmark. Examples : "The teacher ticks off each name on the attendance sheet as the students arrive. " mark writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To work or operate, especially mechanically. Examples : "He took the computer apart to see how it ticked." machine technical technology function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strike gently; to pat. Examples : "The mother tickled her son gently on the arm. " action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To add a bird to a list of birds that have been seen (or heard). Examples : "During our birdwatching trip, I was excited to tick a Pileated Woodpecker off my life list when I finally saw one in the forest. " bird sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Ticking. Examples : "The old clock's ticks were the only sound in the quiet room. " time sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sheet that wraps around a mattress; the cover of a mattress, containing the filling. Examples : "The old mattress ticks were stained and torn, so Mom bought new ones to protect the mattresses. " material property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Credit, trust. Examples : "The shopkeeper gave me goods on ticks, promising I'd pay him next week. " business finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To go on trust, or credit. Examples : "The local shop ticks groceries to the villagers until payday. " business finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give tick; to trust. Examples : "The local grocery store ticks her for a few dollars until payday because she's a loyal customer. " attitude value moral character mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (place names) A goat. Examples : "Tickenhall Drive" animal place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading