WICK
/wɪk/
4-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
Meaning of WICK
-
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.
"Trim the wick fairly short, so that the flame does not smoke."
- Any piece of porous material that conveys liquid by capillary action, such as a strip of gauze placed in a wound to serve as a drain.
-
To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.
"The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body."
-
(of a liquid) To traverse (i.e. be conveyed by capillary action) through a wick or other porous material, as water through a sponge. Usually followed by through.
"The moisture slowly wicked through the wood."
- A village; hamlet; castle; dwelling; street; creek; bay; harbour; a place of work, jurisdiction, or exercise of authority.
- A farm, especially a dairy farm.
- Liveliness; life.
-
The growing part of a plant nearest to the roots.
"Fed close? Why, it's eaten into t' hard wick. (spoken of a pasture which has been fed very close)"
-
Alive; lively; full of life; active; bustling; nimble; quick.
""Are you afraid of going across the churchyard in the dark?" "Lor' bless yer noä miss! It isn't dead uns I'm scar'd on, it's wick uns.""
- (chiefly Yorkshire) (Of inanimate objects) resistant to being put to use, stiff, stubborn (as for example a rope or a screw).
- A corner of the mouth or eye.
Related words
Explore more
About the word WICK
Is "WICK" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "WICK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "WICK" worth?
In Scrabble, "WICK" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "WICK" mean?
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.
Does "WICK" have any anagrams?
No, "WICK" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.