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Definition or meaning of the English word Tick
To make a small or repeating noise by beating or otherwise; as a watch does; to beat. (v. i.). Ticking. See Ticking (n.). Any one of several species of dipterous insects having a flattened and usually wingless body; as the bird ticks see under Bird (n.). Any one of numerous species of large parasitic mites which attach themselves to; and suck the blood of; cattle; dogs; and many other animals. When filled with blood they become ovate; much swollen; and usually livid red in color. Some of the species often (n.). To give tick; to trust. (v. i.). To go on trust; or credit. (v. i.). A quick; audible beat; as of a clock. (n.). Credit; trust; as; to buy on; or upon; tick. (n.). To check off by means of a tick or any small mark; to score. (v. t.). The whinchat; -- so called from its note. (n.). Any small mark intended to direct attention to something; or to serve as a check. (n.). To strike gently; to pat. (v. i.). The cover; or case; of a bed; mattress; etc.; which contains the straw; feathers; hair; or other filling. (n.). |
