Synonyms for
Wick
Definition
A wick is a cord or strand of loosely woven, twisted, or braided fibers that draws up liquid fuel by capillary action to be burned.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- light a wick
- trim the wick
- wick of a candle
- oil wick
- wick holder
- wick trimmer
- wick material
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used as a noun referring to the cord in a candle or lamp. The verb form, meaning to draw liquid up by capillary action, is less common.
Example sentences
- The candle's wick burned brightly.
- She trimmed the wick before lighting the candle.
- The oil lamp needed a new wick.
- The wick in the lantern was too short.
- He lit the wick of the firework and ran away.
Quotes
The candle burns not for us, but for all those whom we failed to rescue from prison, who were shot on the way to prison, who were tortured, who were kidnapped, who 'disappeared'. That's what the candle is for. - Peter Benenson
There is not enough darkness in all the world to snuff out the light of one little candle. - Robert Alden
I am not a candle. I am a raging fire. - Zendaya