1. a metallic tapping sound - he counted the ticks of the clock • Syn: tick • Derivationally related forms: tick, tick (for: tick) • Hypernyms: sound • Hyponyms: ticktock, tocktact, tictac 2. a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers • Derivationally related forms: tick • Hypernyms: fabric, cloth, material, textile
