soft tick meaning

UK /sɒft tɪk/ US /sɑft tɪk/ 2 syllables

soft tick (noun): tick lacking a dorsal shield and having mouth parts on the under side of the head.

Definition of soft tick

  1. tick lacking a dorsal shield and having mouth parts on the under side of the head

    Synonyms: argasid

    Type of: tick

How to pronounce soft tick

soft tick is pronounced /sɒft tɪk/ in British English and /sɑft tɪk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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