: 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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Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
The humidifier uses an antimicrobial wick filter (lasting six months and has a replacement indicator) that’s designed to capture the minerals that cause white dust, while the wick filter also traps pollutants.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024
Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
This mattress is constructed with latex, organic wool, cashmere, and cotton to help wick away moisture and regulate temperature.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Weighing-in at 3.9 ounces for a size medium, these lightweight shorts are designed with slightly stretchy, durable polyester fabric that dries quickly and wicks moisture well.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
The humidifier uses an antimicrobial wick filter (lasting six months and has a replacement indicator) that’s designed to capture the minerals that cause white dust, while the wick filter also traps pollutants.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
The boot is great for indoor and outdoor wear because of the cozy sheepskin lining that wicks away moisture and keeps you warm during cool weather.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
This mattress is constructed with latex, organic wool, cashmere, and cotton to help wick away moisture and regulate temperature.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Wick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wick. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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