The old clock ticked steadily on the wall.
Meaning: The clock, which has existed for a long time, made a regular ticking sound while hanging on the wall.
Choice of Words: Old means having lived or existed for a long time. Clock is a device that measures time. Ticked means to make a short, sharp sound. The clock was old and made a ticking sound as it kept track of time.
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