양초나 램프의 심지
A strip of porous material that draws up liquid fuel to a flame in a candle or lamp.
예문:
"The candle's wick was too long, causing it to smoke."
"She carefully lit the wick of the oil lamp."
상처 배액용 거즈 심지
A gauze strip inserted into a wound or incision to drain away fluid.
예문:
"The surgeon placed a small wick in the incision to prevent fluid buildup."
"Change the gauze wick daily to keep the area clean."
수분 흡수 및 배출
To absorb or draw off liquid by capillary action.
예문:
"This athletic shirt is designed to wick moisture away from your skin."
"The specialized fibers wick liquid to the outer layer of the fabric."
마을 또는 낙농장
A town, hamlet, or dairy farm, often found as a suffix in English place names.
예문:
"The place name Norwich originates from an old term for a northern wick."
"The family managed a small dairy wick in the countryside."
활발하고 생기 있음
Quick, lively, active, or full of life.
예문:
"Even at eighty, the old man remained as wick as a cricket."
"The puppy was wick and full of energy despite the long journey."
컬링의 돌 사이 틈
A narrow gap between stones or a glancing hit off another stone in curling.
예문:
"The player attempted a wick to move the opponent's stone."
"A lucky wick sent the stone into the center of the house."
짜증이나 화
Used in the phrase 'get on someone's wick' to mean annoying or irritating someone.
예문:
"His constant whistling is really starting to get on my wick."
"Stop complaining; you're really getting on her wick today."