candlewick
/ˈkændəlˌwɪk/
noun
- The string or cord in the center of a candle that is lit to produce light.
- She replaced the old candlewick with a new one to make the candle burn evenly.
- The candlewick was too short, so the flame barely flickered.
- He trimmed the candlewick before lighting the candle to prevent smoke.
- A type of fabric or embroidery that uses thick, soft threads to create a raised pattern, often used for bedspreads or clothing.
- She learned candlewick embroidery from her grandmother.
- The candlewick fabric felt soft and cozy against her skin.
- The bed was covered with a white candlewick bedspread.
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