🕯️Wick

noun
/wɪk/

Meaning

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

Example Sentences

The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.

Synonyms

fuse, cord, string

Antonyms

flame, fire

Collocations

candle wick, lamp wick, oil wick

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