candlewick
candlewick · candlewicks
The wick of a candleThe wick of a candle.
Meaning
3 senses(countable)The wick of a candle.
the wick of a candle
(countable, uncountable)The thread used to make the wicks of candles.
(countable, uncountable)A soft cotton yarn that gives a tufted pattern to embroidery.
loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern
Origin
From Middle English candelwyk, candelwike, from Old English candelweoc, candelwēoce (“candFrom Middle English candelwyk, candelwike, from Old English candelweoc, candelwēoce (“candlewick”), equivalent to candle + wick.
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Forms
plural: candlewicksLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable