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Ticker

usgb/ˈtɪkər/Volume
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Sound AssociationPlay
Relate 'ticker' to the sound of ticking to remember its connection to timekeeping devices. SlideThe constant ticking from the grandfather clock made him think of its ticker.
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Physical ObjectPlay
Remember, 'ticker' often refers to an actual object, like a clock or watch. SlideThe teacher asked for complete silence and all you could hear was the wall clock's ticker.