wick Synonyms
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wick Meaning
wick (n)
any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
wick (n.)
Alt. of Wich
A bundle of fibers, or a loosely twisted or braided cord, tape, or tube, usually made of soft spun cotton threads, which by capillary attraction draws up a steady supply of the oil in lamps, the melted tallow or wax in candles, or other material used for illumination, in small successive portions, to be burned.
wick (v. i.)
To strike a stone in an oblique direction.
wick Sentence Examples
- The candle's wick flickered gently, casting a warm glow upon the room.
- The wick of the oil lamp emitted a faint hissing sound as it burned.
- The wicks in the kerosene heater needed to be replaced before it could be used.
- The firefighters used a special wick to ignite the fuel in the controlled burn.
- The incense stick's wick burned slowly, releasing a fragrant aroma into the air.
- The wick of the gas stove was clogged, causing the flame to sputter.
- The alcohol stove had a self-extinguishing wick that automatically shut off the flame when the fuel ran out.
- The wick of the solar lantern was made of a special material that converted sunlight into electricity.
- The wick in the rocket engine was responsible for igniting the fuel and generating thrust.
- The cotton wick of the candle was dipped in wax to increase its burning time.
FAQs About the word wick
any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action, a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flameA
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The candle's wick flickered gently, casting a warm glow upon the room.
The wick of the oil lamp emitted a faint hissing sound as it burned.
The wicks in the kerosene heater needed to be replaced before it could be used.
The firefighters used a special wick to ignite the fuel in the controlled burn.
