noun
Meaning 1
The wick of a candle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Standard Lemma guide
candlewick
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noun
Meaning 2
The thread used to make the wicks of candles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A soft cotton yarn that gives a tufted pattern to embroidery.
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Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 4
the wick of a candle
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: wick, taper
noun
Meaning 5
loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: embroidery, fancywork
History
Etymology
From Middle English candelwyk, candelwike, from Old English candelweoc, candelwēoce (“candlewick”), equivalent to candle + wick.