wick (n)
taper#1 (n)

n04581829

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
Outgoing links
Hypernym cord
Part holonym oil lamp, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp; candle, taper, wax light
Hyponym candlewick
Incoming links
Part meronym candle, taper, wax light; oil lamp, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp
Hypernym candlewick
Hyponym cord

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