ticking
tick·ing [ticking tickings] BrE [ˈtɪkɪŋ] NAmE [ˈtɪkɪŋ] noun uncountable
a type of strong cotton cloth that is often striped, used especially for making ↑mattress and ↑pillow covers
Word Origin:
mid 17th cent.: from tick ‘a fabric case stuffed with feathers or other material to make a mattress or pillow’ + ↑-ing.
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