tick
//tɪk//
Noun
tickSingular
ticksPlural
1
A small parasitic arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans to feed on blood.
The dog had a tick on its ear.
Noun
tickSingular
ticksPlural
1
A light, repetitive clicking sound, especially one made by a clock or watch.
I could hear the tick of the clock in the quiet room.
Synonym
Noun
tickSingular
ticksPlural
1
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct, has been checked, or completed.
Put a tick next to each item you have completed.
Synonym
Verb
tickInfinitive
tickPresent tense
tickedPast tense
tickedPast participle
tickingPresent participle
ticksThird-person singular
1
To make a light, repetitive clicking sound.
The clock ticks quietly on the wall.
2
To mark an item with a tick to show it has been checked or completed.
Please tick the boxes next to the items you have completed.