1. small blood-sucking parasites that attach to animals and humans
2. short, sharp sounds made regularly
3. checkmarks or marks used to indicate correctness or completion
Usage: British

1. makes short, sharp sounds regularly
2. marks with a checkmark to show correctness or completion

Examples

• The dog had several ticks after running through the tall grass.
• We could hear the ticks of the old grandfather clock.
• Put ticks next to the correct answers on your test.
• The clock ticks loudly in the quiet room.
• Please tick the boxes that apply to you.
• The hikers checked for ticks after their woodland walk.
• The steady ticks helped her fall asleep.