See Also: tick-tock(dictionary)
tick-tock(dictionary)
Marlinespike - Sailing(gambling)
tock(dictionary)
Tan Tock Seng Hospital(health)
gambling(encyclopedia)
gambling(dictionary)
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Marlinespike - Sailing (gambling) and tick-tock (iou)


Marlinespike - Sailing (gambling)


A pointed tool used to separate the strands of a rope or wire.

tick-tock (iou)



tick-tock noun & verb. M19.
[Imit.: cf. TICK-TICK, TICK verb1, TOCK.]
A. noun. The ticking of a clock, esp. a large one. Now also (colloq., esp. nursery) a clock or watch. M19.
b. verb intrans. Of a clock etc.: make a rhythmic alternating ticking sound. E20.