nonticking
English
Etymology
non- + ticking
Adjective
nonticking (not comparable)
- That does not produce a ticking sound.
- 1971, Arnold B. Barach, Famous American Trademarks (page iii)
- […] except for two testimonials to modern living: a rusted and bent Singer Sewing Machine Company sign that hung askew in a corner; and a nonticking alarm clock with the words "Big Ben" still visible on its face.
- 2002, Nancy Butcher, 101 Ways to Fall Asleep (page 29)
- If you have a ticking clock, switch to an electric, nonticking one. If you have an electric clock with a bright or blinking LED, switch to one with a less glaring display.
- 2015, Luchia Dertien, Gnomon (page 191)
- […] looking at the device and the wires and the small nonticking digital clock.
- 1971, Arnold B. Barach, Famous American Trademarks (page iii)