Noun

(en noun)

A 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.

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.

(colloquial) The heart.

My ticker gave out and I had to go to the hospital for surgery.

A birdwatcher who aims to see (and tick off on a list) as many bird species as possible.

Noun

(en noun)

Agent noun of pick; one who picks.

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(computing, graphical user interface) Any user interface control that selects something.

(engineering) A machine for picking fibrous materials to pieces so as to loosen and separate the fibre.

(weaving) The piece in a loom that strikes the end of the shuttle and impels it through the warp.

(military) A priming wire for cleaning the vent, in ordnance.

(slang, gold panning) A fragment of gold smaller than a nugget but large enough to be picked up.