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nonticking

nonticking adjective: that does not produce a ticking sound.

Adjective

nonticking (not comparable)

  1. That does not produce a ticking sound.
    • […] except for two testimonials to modern living: a rusted and bent Singer Sewing Machine Company sign that hung askew in a corner; and a nonticking alarm clock with the words "Big Ben" still visible on its face.1971, Arnold B. Barach, Famous American Trademarks, page iii
    • If you have a ticking clock, switch to an electric, nonticking one. If you have an electric clock with a bright or blinking LED, switch to one with a less glaring display.2002, Nancy Butcher, 101 Ways to Fall Asleep, page 29

Origin of nonticking

From non- + ticking.

Questions about nonticking

What does nonticking mean?
Nonticking means that does not produce a ticking sound.
What part of speech is nonticking?
Nonticking is an adjective.

Words near nonticking in the dictionary

  1. nonthymomatous
  2. nonthyroid
  3. nonthyroidal
  4. nonticket
  5. nonticketed
  6. nonticking
  7. nontidal
  8. nontiered
  9. nontiled
  10. nontillable
  11. nontilted

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