ticking

• Nom désignant deux sens distincts : un bruit métallique rythmé et régulier, ou une toile solide utilisée pour recouvrir les matelas et les oreillers.

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

indénombrable

1. Metallic tapping soundB1formal

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

   Tic-tac

   • 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.

   Synonymesclicktappingtickticktock

2. Strong fabric for beddingB2formal

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

   Cotonnade pour matelas

   • 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.

   Synonymestick

• 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