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wick Synonyms
Another word for wick
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• noun (Context 1)
A strip of porous material, such as cotton cord, that is lit to produce a flame in a candle or oil lamp, drawing fuel up to the flame via capillary action.
Usage Example
"She trimmed the cord before lighting the candle to ensure it would burn evenly."
Weak
cord
string
thread
• verb (Context 2)
To absorb or draw off liquid by capillary action.
Usage Example
"Modern athletic clothing is designed to absorb sweat away from the body to keep the runner cool."
Strong
absorb
draw
soak
Weak
pull
Opposites of wick
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repel
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wick. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wick