tick-shaped
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C1
/tɪk-ʃeɪpt/
resembling a tick
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tick-shaped' originates from the English word 'tick,' referring to the small arachnid, combined with 'shaped,' indicating form or appearance.
Historical Evolution
The term 'tick-shaped' evolved from the combination of 'tick' and 'shaped' in modern English to describe objects resembling the form of a tick.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of a tick,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the shape of a tick (the small arachnid).
The tick-shaped mark on the map indicated the location of the treasure.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 07:58