100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "wick"

Definition

"Wick" is a common noun that refers to a strip of material, usually made of cotton, linen, or other fibers, that is used to draw up liquid (such as oil or wax) to produce a flame in devices like candles or oil lamps. It can also refer to a similar structure in other contexts, such as a wick in a lighter or a component in certain types of heaters.

Synonyms

• Fuse
• Cord
• String
• Thread
• Ribbon

Antonyms

• Extinguisher
• Douse
• Snuff

Examples

1. I need to wick the candle before lighting it.
2. Make sure to wick the oil properly for a brighter flame.
3. He used a piece of cloth to wick up the spilled water.
4. The old lamp needed a new wick to function correctly.
5. She watched the candle wick slowly as it burned down.
6. They decided to wick the wax to create a new candle.
7. The wick in the lantern was too short to provide enough light.
8. It’s important to wick the moisture from the fabric to avoid mold.
9. He taught me how to wick the wax when making candles.
10. The candle's wick began to wick up the melted wax.
11. I had to wick the filter to ensure it was clean.
12. The wick in the oil lamp needed to be replaced so it could wick properly again.
13. Can you help me wick this fabric before it dries?
14. She watched as the wick in the candle began to wick up the wax.
15. It's time to wick the garden and remove excess water.
16. The wick was too long, causing it to wick too much fuel.
17. To prevent a fire hazard, we must wick the edges of the fabric.
18. The candle didn’t burn well because the wick wouldn’t wick properly.
19. I learned how to wick a candle from my grandmother.
20. He tried to wick the last bit of oil from the lamp.
21. The wick should be trimmed to help it wick more efficiently.
22. She had to wick the cloth to remove the stains.
23. The new design allows the wick to wick better than before.
24. They needed to wick the liquid from the container before disposal.
25. The wick in my lighter won’t wick any fuel.
26. I watched the wick wick the melted wax as the candle burned.
27. We need to wick the entire area to prevent flooding.
28. The old lamp was useless until they replaced the wick.
29. He demonstrated how to wick the surface to avoid water damage.
30. The candle wouldn’t stay lit because the wick couldn’t wick properly.
31. They were amazed at how well the new wick could wick the fuel.
32. When it rains, we have to wick the basement to keep it dry.
33. The wick must be held at the right angle to wick efficiently.
34. She decided to wick the excess paint off her brush.
35. The wick in the new lamp is designed to wick evenly.
36. You should wick the sponge after it absorbs too much water.
37. It’s essential to wick the surface to prevent slipping.
38. The wick was so short that it couldn’t wick the wax properly.
39. I learned to wick the candle without getting wax on my hands.
40. He had to wick the sponge before cleaning the table.
41. The wick in the tea light was burning too quickly; it wouldn’t wick enough wax.
42. Can you help me wick the saline solution from the container?
43. The new candle design allows for better wick performance, making it wick longer.
44. I tried to wick the moisture from the air using a dehumidifier.
45. The flame flickered because the wick couldn’t wick the oil correctly.
46. She needed to wick the brush to prevent it from drying out.
47. The wick in the lantern was old and couldn’t wick anymore.
48. He had to wick the water off the surface to see clearly.
49. The wick was too thick; it wouldn’t wick the oil efficiently.
50. They decided to wick the floor to remove the excess water.
51. I watched the wick as it began to wick up the molten wax.
52. The candle failed to light because the wick wouldn’t wick the fuel.
53. Make sure to wick the edges of the fabric to avoid fraying.
54. The wick needs to be trimmed for optimal burning.
55. I had to wick the sponge to use it effectively.
56. The wick of the candle began to wick unevenly, causing a mess.
57. You can wick the excess paint off the brush before applying it.
58. The wick had to be replaced to allow the lamp to wick properly.
59. I watched the flame as it danced on the wick and began to wick the wax.
60. We need to wick the floor before setting up the tables.
61. The wick on the candle was too long and needed to be wicked down.
62. She showed me how to wick the fabric to keep it dry.
63. The wick was designed to wick the oil without burning out quickly.
64. I had to wick the extra glue from the project.
65. The wick in my candle was too low to wick the wax anymore.
66. They had to wick the water from the pot before serving.
67. The wick on this candle burns too quickly; we should try another type.
68. Can you help me wick this fabric before sewing it?
69. The wick wouldn't wick up the melted wax effectively.
70. She had to wick the paintbrush to avoid clumps.
71. The wick needs to be trimmed regularly to help it wick properly.
72. I'm going to wick the moisture from the air to prevent mustiness.
73. The wick failed to wick the fuel and the lamp went out.
74. We had to wick the floor before the guests arrived.
75. Can you wick the excess oil off the surface?
76. The wick had a hard time drawing up the wax as it burned down.
77. I learned to wick the sponge before starting the cleaning process.
78. The wick in the candle was burning unevenly and needed to be adjusted to wick better.
79. He decided to wick the oil before reusing the lamp.
80. The old wick wouldn’t wick any more fuel, so we replaced it.
81. Let’s wick the table to make it ready for dinner.
82. The wick was too short; it wouldn’t wick the wax effectively.
83. She watched the wick as it started to wick up the new wax.
84. I need to wick the moisture out of my phone case after dropping it in water.
85. The wick design allows for better fuel efficiency and longer burn time.
86. He had to wick the surface to prevent damage from water.
87. The wick wouldn’t wick the fuel after the storm knocked out the power.
88. I learned how to wick the excess water from the carpet after the spill.
89. The wick was so old that it wouldn’t wick properly anymore.
90. You should wick the fabric to keep it looking fresh and clean.
91. The wick in the candle is crucial for a steady burn; it must wick correctly.
92. She had to wick the paint off the brush before switching colors.
93. The wick was designed specifically to wick the oil efficiently.
94. I had to wick the edges of the fabric to prevent fraying.
95. The wick was burning too fast because it couldn't wick the wax quickly enough.
96. Can you help me wick the water from this sponge?
97. The wick in the candle finally gave out after hours of burning.
98. He had to wick the excess paint off the walls after the project.
99. The wick was able to wick the wax all the way to the bottom of the container.
100. She learned to wick the candle more efficiently after practicing.