Ticker

usgb/ˈtɪkər/
noun

A device that makes a regular, rhythmic ticking noise, especially a clock or watch.

My grandfather's old watch is still a good ticker.
Visual representation of "ticker" - A device that makes a regular, rhythmic ticking noise, especially a clock or watch

Often appears as...

  • clock ticker
  • hear the ticker
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Visual representation of "ticker"
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Sound Association

Relate 'ticker' to the sound of ticking to remember its connection to timekeeping devices.

Illustration for Sound Association
The constant ticking from the grandfather clock made him think of its ticker.
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Physical Object

Remember, 'ticker' often refers to an actual object, like a clock or watch.

Illustration for Physical Object
The teacher asked for complete silence and all you could hear was the wall clock's ticker.
Visual representation of the word "Ticker"

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