Meaning ticking
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ticking"cloth covering (usually of strong cotton or linen) for mattresses or pillows," 1640s, from tyke (modern tick) with the same meaning (mid-14c.), probably from Middle Dutch tike, from a West [..]
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tickingThe outer covering of a sleep set. The protective fabric cover that encases the support and comfort layers of the mattress.
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ticking Fabrics for covering mattresses and foundations. Also known as mattress fabric. Common types include: stretchy double knits, woven damasks, woven upholstery-style fabrics, knits and nonwovens.
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ticking(n) a metallic tapping sound(n) a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers
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tickingA tightly woven, very durable fabric, ticking is usually made of cotton, and is used for covering mattresses, box springs and pillows. It is also used for work clothes. The fabric can have a plain, sa [..]
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