ticker

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(tik′ər)

noun

a person or thing that ticks; specif.,
  1. ☆ a telegraphic device for recording stock market quotations, etc. on a paper tape
  2. an electronic device for displaying stock market quotations
  3. Slang a watch
  4. Slang the heart

See ticker in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. A telegraphic instrument that receives news reports and prints them on paper tape.
    b. Any of various devices that receive and display similar information, such as stock market quotations, electronically.
  2. Slang A watch.
  3. Slang The heart.

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