CANDLEWICK

candlewick

(noun) the wick of a candle

candlewick

(noun) loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

candlewick (countable and uncountable, plural candlewicks)

The thread used to make the wicks of candles

A soft cotton yarn that gives a tufted pattern to embroidery

Source: Wiktionary



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