Translation of "wick" into German

Docht, Kerzendocht, Lunte are the top translations of "wick" into German.

wick adjective verb noun grammar

A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fiber, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions. [..]

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  • Docht

    noun masculine

    the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning [..]

    A candle without a wick is no candle at all.

    Eine Kerze ohne Docht ist mitnichten eine Kerze.

  • Kerzendocht

    noun masculine

    Lichtgarn [..]

    A candle wick dipped in liquid phosphorous will burst into flame when it dries.

    Ein Kerzendocht, eingetaucht in flüssiges Phosphor, wird sich spontan... entzünden, wenn er trocknet.

  • Lunte

    noun feminine

    Very effective in igniting the wick.

    Sehr wirksam an der Lunte.

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    • wick
    • Lichtgarn
    • Docht - s

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Wick proper

A town in north-eastern Caithness, Scotland

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    Wick (Schottland)

    Mr. Wick isn't throwing out ideas and political content.

    Mr. Wick verbreitet ja keine Ideale oder politische Inhalte.

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