Retick (Verb)
Meaning
Sew; "tick a mattress".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She carefully reticked the mattress to secure the new ticking in place.
- To give her old bed a fresh look, she decided to retick it with new fabric.
- The upholsterer was called to retick the antique sofa, restoring its original beauty.
- It was essential to retick the ripped seam before putting the mattress back on the bed frame.
- Reticking the old mattress proved to be the most cost-effective option rather than buying a new one.