1. Plural of candlewick; the cord or string that burns inside a candle to produce light.
2. A type of soft, absorbent cotton fabric with a raised, looped pile, often used for bedspreads, robes, and towels.
Usage: textile

Examples

• The candlewicks in the old candles were made of twisted cotton.
• She trimmed the candlewicks to prevent excessive smoking.
• The bedroom was decorated with a soft candlewick bedspread.
• Candlewicks are often preferred over synthetic materials for their absorbency.
• The store sells candlewicks in various colors and patterns.
• He bought new candlewicks for the antique candelabra.