candlewick
noun
uk/ˈkæn.dəl.wɪk/us/ˈkæn.dəl.wɪk/candlewicknoun(MATERIAL)
[U]
thick,softmaterialwithraisedareasofshortthreadson thesurface:
烛芯纱There was apinkcandlewickbedspreadon thebed.床上铺着一条粉红色的烛芯纱床罩。
Heroldcandlewick dressing-gown hadfinallyfallentopieces.她那件旧的烛芯纱晨衣终于破了。
- Thebedspreadispinkandpeachcandlewick.
- She came down thestairswearingalightbluecandlewickdressinggown.
- Since the early 20thcentury, Dalton has been acentrefor the candlewickindustry.
Textiles made from natural fibres
- bamboo
- bombazine
- burlap
- calico
- cambric
- faille
- felt
- fishnet
- flannelette
- flax
- needlecord
- netting
- oilskin
- organdie
- organza
- towelling
- tulle
- tweed
- twill
- velvet
candlewicknoun(PART OF CANDLE)
[UorC](alsocandle wick)
apieceofstringin thecentreof acandlethatburnstoproducelightandheat:
蜡烛芯There was thesmellofscentedcandlewick.这里有香烛芯的味道。
Sarahpickedup andstruckamatchand put theflameto thecandlewick.莎拉拿起火柴，擦着一根点燃了烛芯。
- Sarahpickedup andstruckamatchand put theflameto thecandlewick.
- You can makeyourown candlewick out ofthickcottoncord.
- The candlewicks weretrimmedtocastadimglowaround theroom.
Lighting & light fittings in the home
- bulb
- candelabra
- candle
- candlestick
- chandelier
- Chinese lantern
- head torch
- headlamp
- hurricane lamp
- lamp
- lampshade
- penlight
- rope light
- SAD lamp
- searchlight
- solar lantern
- unlit
- uplighter
- votive candle
- wick