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candlewick Definition

candle·wick (-wik′)

noun

  1. the wick of a candle
  2. a soft cotton embroidery thread or fine yarn
  3. candlewicking

adjective

designating thread or fine yarn used for candlewicking

candlewick Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

manufacturer: Others in small numbers were sent to the candlewick manufacturers at the Claypole Mills near Newark.