Meaning & Definition of word "Tick"

noun:

• 1. A small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians.
  • Example: We found a tick on the dog after our hike in the woods.
• 2. A mark (✓) used to indicate correctness or to signify that something is completed.
  • Example: She placed a tick next to each item on her checklist after completing them.
• 3. A repeated sound made by a clock or a ticking mechanism.
  • Example: The tick of the clock was the only sound in the quiet room.

verb:

• 1. To make a sharp, repetitive sound or to mark with a tick.
  • Example: He ticked off the tasks as he finished them.
• 2. To proceed with a steady rhythm or to move continuously in a way similar to the sound of a ticking clock.
  • Example: The minutes ticked by slowly while we waited.