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noun 
  1. (context, usually of fabric or paper) Something that transports liquid by capillary action, usually a woven string, cord, or strap
  2. (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.
  1. (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 
  1. (transitive) To transmit liquid by capillary action
The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body.
adjective 
  • (rfv-inflection, more wick, Should this be "wicker"?)
  1. lively, mischievous or wicked
Etymology: weke, wicke; wÄoce

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