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wicking

[ wik-ing ]

noun

  1. material for wicks. wick.


wicking

/ ˈɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. acting to move moisture by capillary action from the inside to the surface

    wicking fabric

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wicking1

First recorded in 1840–50; wick 1 + -ing 1
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Nigel Wicking, chief executive of Heathrow Airline Operators Committee, says all of the costs are passed on to travellers.

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Un hombre de caballo — a man of the horse — in the world of wicking polo shirts and bogeys?

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Anyone who's worn yoga pants, workout gear or stretchy jeans knows the benefits: These materials add softness, wicking and flexibility.

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It’s a collection of four backyards: three in Sierra Madre and one in Glendale that run on a combination of hydroponic systems, wicking beds and vertical bins that use recycled water.

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He then points to his 28 wicking beds.

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