wick (w k)n. 1. A cord or strand of loosely woven, twisted, or braided fibers, as on a candle or oil lamp, that draws up fuel to the flame by capillary action. 2. A piece of material that conveys liquid by capillary action. tr. & intr.v. wicked (w kt), wick·ing, wicks To convey or be conveyed by capillary action: water gradually wicking up through the bricks. [Middle English wike, from Old English w  oce.] |
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