tick synonyms

tick

n.

  1. A light beat

    clock-tick, beat, tick-tock, click, tap, light rap, slight blow, metallic sound.

  2. An insect

    parasite, bloodsucker, arachnid, acarida, louse, mite; see also insect, pest 1.

    Ticks include: cattle, sheep, bird, wood, deer.

  3. A mattress

    feather tick, straw tick, cornhusk tick, pillow, cushion; see also bed 1, mattress.

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