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There are 5 meanings of the word
Wicks.
Wicks - as a noun
Any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
Example: "The physician put a wick in the wound to drain it"
Wicks - as a verb
To convey or draw off (liquid) by capillary action.
Example: "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.
Example: "The moisture slowly wicked through the wood."
To strike (a stone) obliquely; to strike (a stationary stone) just enough that the played stone changes direction.
Example Sentences
"I need to buy new wicks for the candles."
"The wicks on these lamps are frayed and need to be replaced."
"She trimmed the wicks to ensure a clean and even burn."
"She quickly wicks the spill with a paper towel."
"The sponge wicks up the water from the countertop."
Word Game Points
Is WICKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wicks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WICKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is WICKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wicks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWICKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is WICKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wicks is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWICKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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