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TICKS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Ticks.

Ticks - as a noun

A metallic tapping sound

Example: "He counted the ticks of the clock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ticking14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sound6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acarine9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

Example: "As he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16check mark

A light mattress

Ticks - as a verb

Make a clicking or ticking sound

Example: "The clock ticked away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
click13

Make a sound like a clock or a timer

Example: "The clocks were ticking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat6ticktack20ticktock20

Sew

Example: "Tick a mattress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retick

Put a check mark on or near or next to

Example: "Please check each name on the list"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16check offmark10mark offtick off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
verify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"It is important to check for ticks after spending time in nature."
"We need to protect ourselves from ticks by using insect repellent."
"I hate finding ticks on my clothes after a hike."
"The clock ticks loudly in the background."
"The bomb ticks, ready to explode at any moment."
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Word Game Points

Is TICKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ticks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TICKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TICKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ticks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TICKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TICKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ticks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TICKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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