CEFR B2

wicking

noun

Meaning

A length of cotton or other absorbent material that draws fuel up to the flame in a candle, lamp, or lighter.

Examples

The candle flickered because the wick had become too long.
He dipped the cotton wick into the oil before igniting the lamp.

Synonyms: string, cord, fuse

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wicking (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /wɪk/

Definition

A length of cotton or other absorbent material that draws fuel up to the flame in a candle, lamp, or lighter.

Examples

The candle flickered because the wick had become too long.
He dipped the cotton wick into the oil before igniting the lamp.

How to Use wicking

wick away (phrasal verb): to draw liquid away from a surface — "The shirt is designed to wick away sweat."

Synonyms of wicking

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