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in the PONS Dictionary

I. wick [wɪk] N

wick (in candle, lamp, lighter):

wick
Docht m <-(e)s, -e>

Phrases:

to dip one's wick inf
seinen Schwanz reinstecken coarse
to get on sb's wick Brit dated inf
jdm auf den Keks [o. Wecker] gehen inf

II. wick [wɪk] VB trans (of fabrics, nappies, etc)

wick
Feuchtigkeit aufnehmen und nach außen transportieren
this fabric wicks moisture away from the skin
dieser Stoff nimmt die Feuchtigkeit von der Haut auf und transportiert sie nach außen
OpenDict entry

wick N

smouldering wick
glimmender Docht