0 the twisted threads of cotton etc in a candle, lamp etc, which draw up the oil or wax into the flame. -- knot
The static can be discharged with static dischargers or static wicks.
In approximately 1884, the lighthouse converted to a mineral oil (kerosene) lamp with five concentric wicks; the largest was 4 inches in diameter.
He never went to school, but very early gathered rushes in the valleys, from which he made pith wicks for sale.
A cross of three, four or more wicks on spokes is added to the ends, which gives the staff more rotational inertia.
To aid in absorbing more heat, some wicks are blackened to take in more heat.
Usually cotton wicks doused in oil or ghee are used for lighting the lamp.
A marubozu candle is represented only by a body; it has no wicks or shadows extending from the top or bottom of the candle.
Adjusting or replacing the wicks requires detaching the burner from the base.
