candlewick

can·dle·wick  (kndl-wk)

n.

1. The wick of a candle.

2.

a. A soft heavy cotton thread similar to that used to make wicks for candles.

b. Embroidery made of tufts of this thread.

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candlewick

Noun

cotton with a tufted pattern, used to make bedspreads and dressing gowns

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	candlewick - the wick of a candle candle, wax light, taper - stick of wax with a wick in the middle wick, taper - a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame snuff - the charred portion of a candlewick
	2.	candlewick - loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework