Wicks Meaning in English

word · lemma: wick

US

ˈwɪks

WIKS

UK

wˈɪks

WIKS

Definition

Thin pieces of material in candles or lamps that absorb fuel and burn to produce light. 'Wicks' is the plural form, referring to more than one wick.

Usage & Nuances

'Wicks' is mainly used for candle or lamp parts that burn to produce light. Not used for hair or other materials. Common phrases include 'replace the wicks', 'short wicks', or 'cotton wicks'.

• Spanish: mechas (de vela)
• Portuguese (BR): pavios (de vela)
• Portuguese (PT): pavios (de vela)
• Chinese (Simplified): 灯芯
• Chinese (Traditional): 燈芯
• Hindi: बत्ती के धागे
• Arabic: فتائل (شمعة)
• Bengali: বাতির সুতলি - সলতে
• Russian: фитили
• Japanese: 芯（しん）
• Vietnamese: bấc đèn
• Korean: 심지
• Turkish: fitiller
• Urdu: باتیاں
• Indonesian: sumbu

Example Sentences

We need to replace the old wicks in these lamps.

basic

The candle wicks are made of cotton.

basic

Long wicks help the candles burn brighter.

basic

The shop sells packets of spare wicks for oil lamps.

natural

She always trims the wicks before lighting the candles.

natural

After a storm, Dad checked all the lantern wicks to make sure they were dry.

natural