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Noun: candlewick  'kan-d(u)l,wik
  1. The wick of a candle
    "She trimmed the candlewick before lighting it"
     
  2. Loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern
    "The bedspread had a beautiful candlewick design"

Derived forms: candlewicks

Type of: embroidery, fancywork, taper, wick

Part of: candle, taper, wax light

Encyclopedia: Candlewick