: 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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Noun
Its two-wick design provides an even burn, and the soy wax blend lasts up to 50 hours total when lit.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Shop our top picks from the secret storefront, including pieces that pack easily, wick moisture, and are ideal for travel, starting at just $16.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some hoodies may also feature synthetic linings that help wick moisture, though these are less common.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
They are designed to resist wrinkles and wick away moisture.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Wick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wick. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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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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