Ticking (Noun)
Meaning 1
A metallic tapping sound; "he counted the ticks of the clock".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The sound of the pendulum's ticking echoed through the silent room.
- I find the ticking of a clock's mechanism to be very soothing.
- As she waited for the interview to begin, she could feel her heart's ticking growing faster.
- The old grandfather clock's ticking was a familiar sound in the foyer of our family's home.
- Listening to the ticking of the time bomb was a heart-pounding, intense experience.
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Meaning 2
A strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.