bedtick
- noun
- /ˈbɛdˌtɪk/
- UK
- Traditional bedtick is often made from cotton or linen for durability.
Examples
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The old mattress was covered with a striped bedtick.
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She bought new bedtick to reupholster the worn-out pillows.
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The bedtick is made from durable cotton.
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She chose a colorful bedtick for her new mattress.
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The old mattress was covered with a striped bedtick.
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Traditional bedtick is often made from cotton or linen for durability.
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She bought new bedtick to reupholster the worn-out pillows.
Synonyms
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1.0
A large flat cloth that covers a mattress for sleeping
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3.4
Cloth used to make bed sheets, often sold by the meter or in rolls
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1.3
A removable cloth or plastic layer that protects a mattress from dirt and spills
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bedtick comes from bed + tick, with tick meaning a strong 'cloth case' for stuffing and giving the modern word ticking for mattress covers. That's why bedtick can also mean the strong, tightly woven fabric used to cover a mattress or pillow.