plural of tick mark

A wingless dipterous insect of the genus Nycteribia, parasitic on bats.

present participle of tick and tie

(accounting) To make sure that every item in a ledger or in an inventory is accounted for and properly connected to other items to which they are related.

To take turns with another in labour and rest. / To ride an animal and travel on foot alternately.

angle brace

(UK, historical) A licence or permit given to a convict or prisoner to go out and work before the expiration of his sentence, subject to certain conditions.

Alternative form of ticket-porter

(nautical, now historical) A certificate given to wounded seamen, entitling them to smart money. / An e-ticket.

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