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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The material of which wicks are made, especially a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton.
2. 2
   Capillarity, capillary effect, capillary motion.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of wick form-of, gerund, participle, present

   "The fabric is wicking perspiration away from the body."

Synonyms

All synonyms

capillaritycapillaritywick

Example

More examples

"The fabric is wicking perspiration away from the body."

Related phrases

capillary effectcapillary motion

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