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Word: Wick
Speech Type: Noun
Old English wēoce, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch wiek and German Wieche ‘wick yarn’
wɪk
a strip of porous material up which liquid fuel is drawn by capillary action to the flame in a candle, lamp, or lighter.
Short Definition:strip of porous material up which liquid fuel is drawn by capillary action to flame in candle
Word: Wick
Speech Type: Verb
wɪk
absorb or draw off (liquid) by capillary action
Short Definition:absorb or draw off liquid by capillary action
Examples:- garments that wick moisture away from the skin
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