Wick
/wˈɪk/
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Definition
(noun) A braid or bundle of fibre or other porous material (now generally twisted or woven cotton) in a candle, kerosene heater, oil lamp, etc., that draws up a liquid fuel (such as melted tallow or wax, or oil) at one end, to be ignited at the other end to produce a flame.
Sentence Examples
A candle without a wick is no candle at all.
The flame flickered as it consumed the wax and the wick of the candle.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The center of the candle has a small ____ that is lit with a match to produce a several bright and warm flame today.