wicking
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of wicking
Example Sentences
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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.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2023
It’s also great for wicking sweat away from my brow and keeping my hair off my neck.
From The Verge ● Apr. 14, 2022
Friday and Saturday at the Masters were unusually blustery, with down puffer jackets far more appropriate than wicking polyester golf shirts.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 9, 2022
Trigo, however, recommends EarthBox growing systems — rectangular boxes made from food-safe plastic that hold 2 cubic feet of soil and use a wicking system in the bottom to water the plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2021
Meanwhile the second piece of your mind was kept busy trying to maintain the belief that your opponent’s piece of wicking was not the same as the wick of your candle.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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