ticking

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: металлический постукивающий звук или прочная ткань, используемая для покрытия матрасов и подушек.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a metallic tapping sound, or a strong fabric used for covering mattresses and pillows.

uncountable

1. Metallic tapping soundB1formal

   A regular, light, metallic tapping or clicking sound, often made by a clock or watch.

   Тиканье

   • The ticking of the old grandfather clock kept him awake.
   • She could hear the soft ticking of her wristwatch in the quiet room.
   • The only sound in the library was the ticking of the clock.

   Synonymsclicktappingtickticktock

2. Strong fabric for beddingB2formal

   A strong, tightly woven fabric, typically striped, used to cover mattresses and pillows.

   Тик

   • The mattress was covered in a durable cotton ticking.
   • He bought new ticking for the pillows he was making.
   • The traditional striped ticking gave the bed a classic look.

   Synonymstick

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по отметке пункта в списке как правильного или выполненного, или для описания звука, издаваемого часами.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking an item on a list as correct or completed, or to describe the sound made by a clock or watch.

1. Make a clicking soundA2formal

   To produce a short, sharp, repetitive sound, like that of a clock or a timer.

   Тикать

   • The old clock ticked loudly in the hallway.
   • I could hear the timer ticking in the kitchen.
   • The engine ticked as it cooled down.

   Synonymsbeatclackclickpulsetap

2. Mark with a checkA2formalbritish

   To put a small mark (✓) next to an item on a list to indicate it is correct or has been dealt with.

   Отметить галочкой

   • Please tick the box if you agree to the terms.
   • She ticked off each item on her shopping list.
   • The teacher ticked the correct answers on the test.

   Synonymscheckcheck offmarkmark offtick off

3. Sew with a stitchB2formal

   To sew with a small, light stitch, often used in tailoring or mending.

   Стегать

   • She ticked the hem of the dress with a fine needle.
   • The tailor ticked the tear in the fabric carefully.
   • He learned to tick a buttonhole from his grandmother.

   Synonymssewstitch

Phrasal variantstick offtick over