wicking

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the process of moisture movement by capillary action, as contrasted to movement of water vapor
The longitudinal flow of a liquid in a wire or cable due to capillary action
(1) moisture on the surface of the fabric that is not absorbed by the fibers; (2) tendency of moisture to spread on a surface
The rapid movement of moisture along the fiber surface, usually by capillary action
refers to wetness that seeps out of a diaper when whatever is in contact with the diaper begins to absorb the wetness Even the best covers and AIO's will wick if a child is left in them too long The absorbant material inside a diaper can only hold so much fluid
{i} material used to make a wick
Cord, loosely woven or braided tape or tubing to be cut into wicks Also dispersing or spreading moisture or liquid through a given area, vertically or horizontally
the passage of fluids along or through a textile material
The longitudinal flow of a liquid in a wire or cable construction
The longitudinal flow of a liquid in a wire or cable construction due to capillary action
Flow of solder up a component lead away from the area of the joint, usually caused by a temperature differential
The capacity of a fiber to transport moisture away from itself It's important for socks to do wicking in strenuous sports use, because sweat-socked socks become hard and matted, ultimately causing discomfort and possibly helping to cause blistering (See moisture transport )
the material of which wicks are made; esp
present participle of wick
[1] A capillary act of air escapement from the tire casing during retreading
– This describes what happens when ink spreads across the surface of the paper, or bleeds through to the other side
Moisture movement by capillary action It usually refers to technical fabrics that move sweat away from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric, where it evaporates Learn how to choose fitness clothing
a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton

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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).

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A shot where the played stone touches a stationary stone just enough that the played stone changes direction
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A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, 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.

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To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action

The fabric wicks perspiration away from the body.

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Liveliness; life

I niver knew such an a thing afore in all my wick. — Ashby, 12 July 1875.

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A narrow opening in the field, flanked by other players' stones
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A village; hamlet; castle; dwelling; street; creek; bay; harbour; a place of work, jurisdiction, or exercise of authority
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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.

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To strike (a stone) obliquely; to strike (a stationary stone) just enough that the played stone changes direction
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Alive; lively; full of life; active; bustling; nimble; quick

I'll swop wi' him my poor dead horse for his wick. — Ballads and Songs of the Peasantry of England, page 210.

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A farm, especially a dairy farm
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Any piece of porous material that conveys liquid by capillary action; e.g. a strip of gauze placed in a wound to serve as a drain
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A maggot
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{n} the cotton or snuff of a candle or lamp
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The porous cord that delivers liquid fuel to the base of the flame for conversion to gases for burning
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Something that transports liquid by capillary action, usually a woven string, cord, or strap
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Strands of asbestos twisted together and used for making asbestos rope, packing for steam valves, and as a seal for oven or furnace doors
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The wick of a paraffin lamp or cigarette lighter is the part which supplies the fuel to the flame when it is lit
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To hit only a small portion of a stone
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woven fiber used in some hydroponic systems to draw nutrient to a plant's roots through capillary action
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A street; a village; a castle; a dwelling; a place of work, or exercise of authority; now obsolete except in composition; as, bailiwick, Warwick, Greenwick
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A bundle of fibers, or a loosely twisted or braided cord, tape, or tube, usually made of soft spun cotton threads, which by capillary attraction draws up a steady supply of the oil in lamps, the melted tallow or wax in candles, or other material used for illumination, in small successive portions, to be burned
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A narrow port or passage in the rink or course, flanked by the stones of previous players
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any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
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{i} bundle of fibers or string used in burning a candle or an oil lamp; cloth that draws up liquid by capillary action
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lively, mischievous or wicked
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To transmit liquid by capillary action
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a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
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A length of fibre or cloth that feeds liquid from a reservoir to a drier end
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To convey liquid by capillary action
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The wick of a candle is the piece of string in it which burns when it is lit
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To strike a stone in an oblique direction
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[1] The action of flicking or blipping the throttle rapidly
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Part of a passive hydroponic system using a wick suspended in the nutrient solution, the nutrients pass up the wick and are absorbed by the medium and roots
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a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
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the characteristic of some fibers to absorb moisture while others do not
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