wick definition by Wordo

Adjective

Alive

;

lively

;

full

of

life

;

active

;

bustling

;

nimble

;

quick

.

Noun

A

bundle

,

twist

,

braid

,

or

woven

strip

of

cord

,

fabric

,

fibre

,

or

other

porous

material

in

a

candle

,

oil

lamp

,

kerosene

heater

,

or

the

like

,

that

draws

up

liquid

fuel

,

such

as

melted

tallow

,

wax

,

or

the

oil

,

delivering

it

to

the

base

of

the

flame

for

conversion

to

gases

and

burning

;

any

other

length

of

material

burned

for

illumination

in

small

successive

portions

.

Verb

To

convey

or

draw

off

(

liquid

)

by

capillary action

.