tick

• Nom désignant plusieurs sens : un petit arachnide parasite qui se nourrit de sang ; un léger bruit métallique ou tic-tac ; une marque (✓) utilisée pour indiquer qu'un élément est coché ou terminé ; ou un léger matelas.

A noun with multiple meanings: a small parasitic arachnid that feeds on blood; a light, metallic tapping sound; a mark (✓) used to indicate something has been noted or completed; or a light mattress.

1. Metallic tapping soundA2formal

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

   tic-tac

   • The only sound in the room was the steady tick of the grandfather clock.
   • I could hear the tick of the old watch from across the table.
   • The car engine made a strange tick before it stopped.

   Synonymesbeatclicktaptappingticking

2. Parasitic arachnidB1formal

   A small, blood-sucking arachnid that attaches itself to the skin of warm-blooded animals, including humans, and can transmit diseases.

   Tique (arachnide parasite)

   • After the hike, she found a tick on her leg and carefully removed it.
   • Ticks are common in wooded and grassy areas, especially in summer.
   • It's important to check your pets for ticks after they've been outside.

3. Check markA1informalbritish

   A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct, has been noted, or has been completed.

   coche

   • Put a tick next to each item on the list as you finish it.
   • The teacher put a red tick on all the correct answers.
   • I added a tick to the box to confirm my attendance.

   Synonymescheckcheck markmarkstroke

   Antonymescross

4. Light mattressC1formalbritish

   A light, often thin mattress, typically used for a bed or as a protective covering.

   paille à matelas

   • The old bed had a straw tick that needed replacing.
   • He slept on a simple tick filled with feathers.
   • The mattress was just a thin tick, but it was surprisingly comfortable.

   Synonymesbedmattresspalletpalliasse

• Verbe signifiant soit marquer un élément d'une liste comme correct ou fait, soit décrire le bruit régulier émis par une horloge ou une montre.

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.

   Faire tic-tac

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

   Synonymesbeatclackclickpulsetap

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.

   Cocher

   • 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.

   Synonymescheckcheck offmarkmark offtick off

3. Sew with a stitchB2formal

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

   Coudre à petits points

   • 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.

   Synonymessewstitch

Variantes phrasaltick offtick over