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ticking in Spanish

ticking in Spanish is terliz — ticking means a tightly woven, durable fabric used to cover mattresses and pillows.

ticking in Spanish

terliz
noun
A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses.

What does "ticking" mean?

  1. noun A tightly woven, durable fabric used to cover mattresses and pillows.
    "The mattress ticking had a classic blue-and-white stripe."
  2. noun A repeated clicking sound, like that of a clock.
    "The ticking of the clock kept her awake."
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ticking in a sentence

  • The mattress ticking had a classic blue-and-white stripe.
  • The ticking of the clock kept her awake.

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What is "ticking" in Spanish?

"ticking" in Spanish is terliz. ticking means: A tightly woven, durable fabric used to cover mattresses and pillows.

How do you use "ticking" in a sentence?

Example: "The mattress ticking had a classic blue-and-white stripe." In Spanish, "ticking" is terliz.

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