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candlewick
can·dle·wick C0064900 (kăn′dl-wĭk′)n.1. The wick of a candle.2. a. A soft heavy cotton thread similar to that used to make wicks for candles.b. Embroidery made with knots of this thread.3. A fabric resembling chenille, made with closely-spaced tufts of cotton and used primarily for bedspreads and robes.candlewick (ˈkændəlˌwɪk) n1. (Textiles) unbleached cotton or muslin into which loops of yarn are hooked and then cut to give a tufted pattern. It is used for bedspreads, dressing gowns, etc2. the wick of a candle3. (Textiles) (modifier) being or made of candlewick fabriccan•dle•wick (ˈkæn dlˌwɪk) n. 1. the wick of a candle. 2. Also, can′dle•wick`ing. a. Also called can′dlewick yarn`. loosely twisted yarn, usu. of cotton, used to form small decorative tufts on the surface of a fabric. b. a fabric with such tufts on its surface. [before 1000] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | candlewick - the wick of a candlecandle, wax light, taper - stick of wax with a wick in the middlewick, taper - a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flamesnuff - the charred portion of a candlewick | | 2. | candlewick - loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted patternfancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework | Translationscandlewick
candlewick unbleached cotton or muslin into which loops of yarn are hooked and then cut to give a tufted pattern. It is used for bedspreads, dressing gowns, etc. candlewick
Words related to candlewicknoun the wick of a candleRelated Words- candle
- wax light
- taper
- wick
- snuff
noun loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted patternRelated Words |