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Definition of wick

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Wick (n.) A bundle of fibers, or a loosely twisted or braided cord, tape, or tube, usually made of soft spun cotton threads, which by capillary attraction draws up a steady supply of the oil in lamps, the melted tallow or wax in candles, or other material used for illumination, in small successive portions, to be burned..

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Wicken Tree :: Wicken tree () Same as Quicken tree.

Candlefish :: Candlefish (n.) A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; -- called also eulachon. It is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it.

Evil :: Evil (a.) Having or exhibiting bad moral qualities; morally corrupt; wicked; wrong; vicious; as, evil conduct, thoughts, heart, words, and the like..

Wich :: Wich (n.) A variant of 1st Wick.

World :: World (n.) The earth and its affairs as distinguished from heaven; concerns of this life as distinguished from those of the life to come; the present existence and its interests; hence, secular affairs; engrossment or absorption in the affairs of this life; worldly corruption; the ungodly or wicked part of mankind..

Impiety :: Impiety (n.) An impious act; an act of wickednes.

Stump :: Stump (n.) To bowl down the stumps of, as, of a wicket..

Devilry :: Devilry (n.) Conduct suitable to the devil; extreme wickedness; deviltry.

Wicked :: Wicked (a.) Cursed; baneful; hurtful; bad; pernicious; dangerous.

Waster :: Waster (v. t.) An imperfection in the wick of a candle, causing it to waste; -- called also a thief..

Naughtiness :: Naughtiness (n.) The quality or state of being naughty; perverseness; badness; wickedness.

Unhallowed :: Unhallowed (a.) Not consecrated; hence, profane; unholy; impious; wicked..

Lither :: Lither (a.) Bad; wicked; false; worthless; slothful.

Criminous :: Criminous (a.) Criminal; involving great crime or grave charges; very wicked; heinous.

Over :: Over (n.) A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places..

Hell :: Hell (v. t.) The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish..

Irreligious :: Irreligious (a.) Indicating a want of religion; profane; wicked; as, irreligious speech..

Argand Lamp :: Argand lamp () A lamp with a circular hollow wick and glass chimney which allow a current of air both inside and outside of the flame.

Caitiff :: Caitiff (a.) Base; wicked and mean; cowardly; despicable.

Immoral :: Immoral (a.) Not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law; wicked; unjust; dishonest; vicious; licentious; as, an immoral man; an immoral deed..