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wick

/wɪk/
noun
  1. A piece of string or cord in a candle or lamp that burns to produce light or heat.
    • The oil lamp's wick was too short to reach the fuel.
    • I need to trim the wick of this candle before lighting it.
    • She replaced the old wick with a new one to make the candle burn evenly.
verb
  1. To draw off or absorb liquid, as a wick does.
    • The towel wicks water from the countertop quickly.
    • This fabric wicks moisture away from your skin to keep you dry.
    • Special socks wick sweat to prevent blisters during a run.
Synonyms
absorbdraw
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