: a bundle of fibers or a loosely twisted, braided, or woven cord, tape, or tube usually of soft spun cotton threads that by capillary attraction draws up to be burned a steady supply of the oil in lamps or the melted tallow or wax in candles
wicked; wicking; wicks
: to absorb or drain (a fluid, moisture, etc.) like a wick
a fabric that wicks away perspiration
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Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
Aldi’s Genius Hammock Chair Is Just $50—Plus More Affordable Camping Essentials This Summer
After melting the candle over the stove, remove the wick and mix in the coffee grounds until a paste forms.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
They’re made with a quick-dry fabric that helps wick away sweat.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024
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Noun
The lightweight fabric wicks away sweat and provides UPF 50+ protection against the sun.
—Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
Aldi’s Genius Hammock Chair Is Just $50—Plus More Affordable Camping Essentials This Summer
After melting the candle over the stove, remove the wick and mix in the coffee grounds until a paste forms.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Verb
The polyester and elastane fabric combo work together to wick away sweat while keeping you cool during the pressing summer heat, and UPF 30 sun protection adds valuable coverage from harsh rays.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
They’re made with a quick-dry fabric that helps wick away sweat.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Peoplemag, 7 July 2024
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“Wick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wick. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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wick
1 of 2 noun
: a strip of material (as gauze) placed in a wound to serve as a drain
wick
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to absorb or drain (as fluid or moisture) like a wick
—often used with away
a dry gauze dressing was used to wick exudate away from the wound
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