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ticks

/tɪks/

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noun

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

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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

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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

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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

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A short period of time, particularly a second.

Examples :

"The microwave counts down the last few ticks before the popcorn is ready. "

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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

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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

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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

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Examples :

"The birdwatcher spotted several ticks in the tall grass near the schoolyard. "

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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

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To make a tick or checkmark.

Examples :

"The teacher ticks off each name on the attendance sheet as the students arrive. "

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To work or operate, especially mechanically.

Examples :

"He took the computer apart to see how it ticked."

machine technical technology function

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To strike gently; to pat.

Examples :

"The mother tickled her son gently on the arm. "

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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. "

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noun

Examples :

"The old clock's ticks were the only sound in the quiet room. "

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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

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noun

Examples :

"The shopkeeper gave me goods on ticks, promising I'd pay him next week. "

business finance

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To go on trust, or credit.

Examples :

"The local shop ticks groceries to the villagers until payday. "

business finance economy

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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

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(place names) A goat.

Examples :

"Tickenhall Drive"