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tick

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Meanings

Nountick

A short, sharp sound, such as that made by a clock or a watch.

"The tick of the clock echoed in the silent room."

Nountick

A small mark, such as a check mark, used to indicate that something is correct or has been completed.

"Put a tick in the box if you agree with the statement."

Nountick

A small blood-sucking arachnid that attaches itself to the skin of mammals and birds.

"The dog had a tick embedded in its ear."

Nountick

A short period of time, often used in the phrase in a tick.

"I will be there in a tick."

Nountick

A system of buying goods on credit to be paid for at a later date.

"He bought the bicycle on tick."

Transitive VerbTo mark a list or a box with a tick to show that something has been dealt with or is correct.
[~ something]

Please tick the boxes for all the items you have received.

Intransitive VerbTo make a rhythmic clicking sound, typically like a clock.

The old grandfather clock continued to tick despite the damage.

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