ticking
noun/ˈtɪkɪŋ/
/ˈtɪkɪŋ/
[uncountable]- a type of strong cotton cloth that is often marked with a pattern of lines, used especially for making mattress and pillow coversWord Originmid 17th cent.: from tick ‘a fabric case stuffed with feathers or other material to make a mattress or pillow’ + -ing.
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