Plural for a regular short, sharp sound, especially that made by a clock or watch
“The tireless tick of the clock could be heard during lulls in the conversation.”
Plural for a mark used to indicate that an item in a list is correct, chosen or dealt with
“Items to be displayed are indicated on the list with a tick.”
Plural for a short moment or period of time
“Just hang on a tick. I'll be back in a minute.”
Plural for a pest, typically a minute arachnid
Plural for a throbbing or palpitating rhythm or beat
Plural for a pulse, such as of electrical energy
Plural for a sudden, sharp cracking sound
To produce a recurrent tapping sound
“As he lay with his heart beating, he heard the clock tick from the bottom of the stairs, as loudly as if it were close to his ears.”
To mark or check off, such as on a document or list
“Please tick here if you do not want to receive any promotional material.”
To expand and contract rhythmically
To indicate in some way for later reference
To carry out or accomplish
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