ticking
1 of 3noun (1)
tick·ing ˈti-kiŋ 
: a strong linen or cotton fabric used in upholstering and as a covering for a mattress or pillow
ticking
2 of 3noun (2)
: ticked marking on a bird or mammal or on individual hairs
ticking
3 of 3present participle of tick entry 2
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
tick entry 4
Noun (2)
tick entry 1
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1649, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1885, in the meaning defined above