ticker
One who makes a tick markOne who makes a tick mark.
» I've got a bum ticker: coronary artery disease.
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1 sentencesI've got a bum ticker: coronary artery disease.
Meaning
7 sensesA measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.
The ticker was showing an increased rate of flow.
A ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen.
I checked the prices on the ticker one last time before placing the trade.
To my surprise, the ticker showed that the deal had already gone through.
One who makes a tick mark.
More meanings 4
A beer drinker who aims to try as many different beers as possible and keeps a record of all the beers they have drunk.
(slang)A heart, especially a human one.
My ticker gave out and I had to go to the hospital for surgery.
(slang)A watch (timepiece).
(slang)A birdwatcher who aims to see (and tick off on a list) as many bird species as possible.
- the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
- a small portable timepiece
- a character printer that automatically prints stock quotations on ticker tape
Origin
From tick + -er.From tick + -er.
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Forms
plural: tickersSynonyms
4 synonyms- the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body:heartpump
- a small portable timepiece:watch
- a character printer that automatically prints stock quotations on ticker tape:stock ticker
Word family
4 related wordsSee also
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