wick
/wÉŠk/
B1 · Intermediateâ
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Simple Meaning
la cuerda en una vela que arde para dar luz.
When to Use
ðŽDaily ConversationâïļTechnical
Intermediate â can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
âLa vela no enciende porque la mecha es demasiado corta.â
âDebes recortar la mecha antes de encenderla para evitar demasiado humo.â
Learning Path
âķFull 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.
âTrim the wick fairly short, so that the flame does not smoke.â
Related Words
Synonyms:
stringfuse
Word Family:
wickedwickingwickless