ticker

noun

1. One who makes a tick mark.

2. A measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.

   “The ticker was showing an increased rate of flow.”

3. A ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen.

   “I checked the prices on the ticker one last time before placing the trade.”

   “To my surprise, the ticker showed that the deal had already gone through.”

4. slangA heart, especially a human one.

   “My ticker gave out and I had to go to the hospital for surgery.”

5. slangA watch (timepiece).

6. birdwatchingslangA birdwatcher who aims to see (and tick off on a list) as many bird species as possible.

7. The hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the bodybody

   “he stood still, his heart thumping wildly”

   Similar: heart, pump

8. A small portable timepiece

   Similar: watch

9. A character printer that automatically prints stock quotations on ticker tape

   Similar: stock ticker