retick
Definition
- Verb:
- To sew again with a series of small, short stitches: The verb "retick" specifically means to sew or stitch a mattress, cushion, or upholstered item again using a "ticking" stitch, which is a short, close stitch used to secure fabric layers and filling.
Usage
- Verb:
- The primary and almost exclusive use of "retick" is in the context of mattress or upholstery repair and maintenance. It describes the action of redoing the stitching that holds the fabric cover (the tick) to the stuffing inside.
- It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (e.g., to retick a mattress).
Examples
- Verb:
- The old mattress was sagging, so we had to retick it to make it firm again.
- After years of use, the upholsterer was hired to retick the antique sofa.
- She learned how to retick a cushion to restore its original shape.
Advanced Usage
- "Reticking" as a Gerund/Noun: The process or act of performing this sewing task can be referred to as "reticking."
- The reticking of the mattress took several hours.
Variants and Related Words
- Tick (verb): To sew with short, close stitches, especially to make a mattress or cushion cover. "Retick" is formed by adding the prefix "re-" (meaning "again") to "tick."
- Ticking (noun): A strong, durable fabric, often striped, used for mattress and pillow covers. The verb "to tick" derives from working with this fabric.
Synonyms
- Restitch: To sew again. (This is a more general synonym; "retick" is a specific type of restitching.)
- Resew: To sew again.
Notes on Usage
- "Retick" is a highly specialized and relatively uncommon verb. Its usage is almost entirely confined to the trades of upholstery, mattress making, and furniture restoration.
- It is not typically used in everyday conversation outside of these specific contexts.
Verb
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sew
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tick a mattress
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