tick-killing
|tick-kil-ling|
B2
/tɪk ˈkɪlɪŋ/
eliminating ticks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tick-killing' originates from the combination of 'tick,' referring to the small arachnid, and 'killing,' derived from Old English 'cwellan,' meaning 'to kill.'
Historical Evolution
'tick-killing' evolved from the need to describe substances or methods specifically designed to eliminate ticks.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to kill ticks,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a substance or method that is used to kill ticks.
The tick-killing spray was effective in reducing the tick population in the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 16:05