: a bundle of fibers or a loosely twisted, braided, or woven cord, tape, or tube usually of soft spun cotton threads that by capillary attraction draws up to be burned a steady supply of the oil in lamps or the melted tallow or wax in candles
wicked; wicking; wicks
: to absorb or drain (a fluid, moisture, etc.) like a wick
a fabric that wicks away perspiration
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Candy Cane and Cream Scented 2-Wick 12-Ounce Metallic Ombre Jar Candle
Two wicks are better than one, and this Candy Cane and Cream candle will immediately transport you to the Land of Sweets.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
Like other citrus, lemons are prone to root rot and are easier to care for in a terra-cotta pot that can wick excess water off the soil, Fleming says.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Ensure the wick is cotton, wood or synthetic, and free from cores made of metals including lead or zinc.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
This Walmart Hack Is My Secret to Finding the Best Holiday Gifts, from $7
Candy Cane and Cream Scented 2-Wick 12-Ounce Metallic Ombre Jar Candle
Two wicks are better than one, and this Candy Cane and Cream candle will immediately transport you to the Land of Sweets.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
From natural temperature-regulating fabrics like Merino wool to synthetic options engineered to wick moisture, today’s base layers are marvels of technology.
—Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
Like other citrus, lemons are prone to root rot and are easier to care for in a terra-cotta pot that can wick excess water off the soil, Fleming says.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Wick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wick. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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wick
1 of 2 noun
: a strip of material (as gauze) placed in a wound to serve as a drain
wick
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to absorb or drain (as fluid or moisture) like a wick
—often used with away
a dry gauze dressing was used to wick exudate away from the wound
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