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ticking

5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) ticking (noun)
  2. 2) ticking (noun)
  3. tick (verb)
  4. tick off (verb)
  5. tick over (verb)

1tick·ing

noun \ˈti-kiŋ\

Definition of TICKING

: a strong linen or cotton fabric used in upholstering and as a covering for a mattress or pillow

Origin of TICKING

2tick
First Known Use: 1649

Rhymes with TICKING

wicking

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