wick
/wษชk/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ
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Simple Meaning
la cuerda en una vela que arde para dar luz.
When to Use
๐ฌDaily Conversationโ๏ธTechnical
Intermediate โ can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
โLa vela no enciende porque la mecha es demasiado corta.โ
โDebes recortar la mecha antes de encenderla para evitar demasiado humo.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre/fiber, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.
โTrim the wick fairly short, so that the flame does not smoke.โ