wick

[US]/wɪk/
[UK]/wɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the cord or piece of material in a candle or lamp that draws up fuel by capillary action
vt. to draw off or carry away by capillary action

Phrases & Collocations

candle wick

wick trimmer

wick holder

wick replacement

wick size

wick material

Example Sentences

That was wicked of him.

It was a wicked accident.

a wicker chair; a wicker birdcage.

a wicked cough; a wicked gash; wicked driving conditions.

these excellent socks will wick away the sweat.

a wicked and unscrupulous politician.

play a wicked game of tennis

Wicked children are quite annoying.

a wicked prank; a critic's wicked wit.

a wicked curve ball; a wicked imitation.

absorbent cloth that wicks moisture away from the skin; water gradually wicking up through the bricks.

It’s very hard to turn the wick up and down.

Martha's approaching her century and as wick as a flea.

Ben has a wicked sense of humour.

Sophie makes wicked cakes.

You should sheer off the wicked urchin.

The wicked woman broke out into curses.

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