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noun
- (context, usually of fabric or paper) Something that transports liquid by capillary action, usually a woven string, cord, or strap
- (context, especially on a candle, kerosene heater or oil lamp) The porous cord that delivers liquid fuel to the base of the flame for conversion to gases for burning.
- Trim the fairly short, so that the flame does not smoke.
- (curling) A shot where the played stone touches a stationary stone just enough that the played stone changes direction.
Translations: - German: Docht
- Spanish: (t, es, mecha)
verb
- (transitive) To transmit liquid by capillary action
- The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body.
adjective
- (rfv-inflection, more wick, Should this be "wicker"?)
- lively, mischievous or wicked
Etymology: weke, wicke; wÄoce
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