26984 words

wick

3 definitions • 1 example
1
a piece of string in the centre of a candle, or a similar part of a light, that supplies fuel to a flame
2
to absorb liquid from something and remove it:

Examples:

These special fabrics wick moisture from athletes' skin to keep them comfortable.
3
a piece of string in the center of a candle, or a similar part of a light, which supplies fuel to a flame

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