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PRONUNCIATION OF CANDLEWICK

candlewick  [ˈkændəlˌwɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANDLEWICK

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Candlewick is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CANDLEWICK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Candlewick

Coordinates: 51°30′41″N 0°05′13″W / 51.5114°N 0.086829°W / 51.5114; -0.086829 Candlewick is a small ward, one of the 25 ancient wards in the City of London. Its northern boundary runs along Lombard Street — to the north is the ward of Langbourn. Gracechurch Street forms Candlewick's eastern boundary with Bridge ward, down to the Monument to the Great Fire of London, erected to commemorate the place where the Great Fire abated. Its southern boundary curves along Arthur Street, incorporating traffic from London Bridge to its western edge along Laurence Pountney Lane, Sherbourne Lane and Abchurch Lane in Walbrook ward. There are two churches within Candlewick, St. Mary Abchurch on Abchurch Lane and St. Clement Eastcheap on Clement's Lane, while a third, St. Michael, Crooked Lane, was demolished in 1831 to make way for the new London Bridge. There are several large stores and pubs and a hotel located in the ward. As with many City wards it has its own social club and newsletter. Monument tube station is located in the south-eastern corner of the ward.

Definition of candlewick in the English dictionary

The first definition of candlewick in the dictionary is unbleached cotton or muslin into which loops of yarn are hooked and then cut to give a tufted pattern. It is used for bedspreads, dressing gowns, etc. Other definition of candlewick is the wick of a candle. Candlewick is also being or made of candlewick fabric.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANDLEWICK


bailiwick
ˈbeɪlɪwɪk
Brunswick
ˈbrʌnzwɪk
Chadwick
ˈtʃædwɪk
constablewick
ˈkʌnstəb əlˌwɪk
Herdwick
ˈhɜːdwɪk
inwick
ɪnˈwɪk
KWIC
kwɪk
Lerwick
ˈlɜːwɪk
outwick
ˌaʊtˈwɪk
overquick
ˌəʊvəˈkwɪk
pickwick
ˈpɪkˌwɪk
Prestwick
ˈprɛstwɪk
quick
kwɪk
Ryswick
ˈrɪzwɪk
Sedgwick
ˈsɛdʒwɪk
wick
wɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANDLEWICK

candle grease
candle-tree
candleberries
candleberry
candlefish
candleholder
candlelight
candlelight dinner
candlelighter
candlelit
candlelit dinner
Candlemas
candlenut
candlepin
candlepins
candlepower
candler
candlesnuffer
candlestick
candlewood

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANDLEWICK

Berwick
Bewick
brick
Caroline of Brunswick
click
dick
do the trick
get on someone´s wick
Hawick
Keswick
kick
New Brunswick
nick
Patrick
pick
sick
stick
thick
trick
Warwick

Synonyms and antonyms of candlewick in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «candlewick» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANDLEWICK

Find out the translation of candlewick to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of candlewick from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «candlewick» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

烛芯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

candlewick
570 millions of speakers

English

candlewick
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पलीता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فتيلة الشمعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фитиль
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pavio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

candlewick
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

candlewick
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Candlewick
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kerzendocht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ろうそくの芯
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

심지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Candlewick
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

candlewick
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

candlewick
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेणबत्ती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fitil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

candlewick
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

knot
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гніт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Candlewick
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φυτίλι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

candlewick
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

candlewick
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

candlewick
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of candlewick

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDLEWICK»

The term «candlewick» is regularly used and occupies the 91.228 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CANDLEWICK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «candlewick» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «candlewick» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about candlewick

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANDLEWICK»

Discover the use of candlewick in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to candlewick and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Contemporary Candlewick Embroidery: 25 Home Decor Accents ...
Through her unconventional experimentation with ribbon, author and designer Denise Giles has formulated an enchanting combination - the texture of traditional candlewicking with the classic beauty of silk ribbon.
Denise Giles, 2011
2
The Candlewick book of bedtime stories
A collection of nineteen popular picture books--including A Quiet Night In, Tom and Pippo Read a Story, and Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?--provides the perfect source for a cozy bedtime story.
Candlewick Press, Camila Ashforth, Martha Alexander, 1995
3
Candlewick Book of Fairy Tales
Classic fairy tales retold in simple versions.
Sarah Hayes, 1997
4
The Candlewick book of first rhymes
An anthology of poetry featuring works from classic Mother Goose to original poems and illustrated by artists such as Maurice Sendak, Helen Oxenbury, and Shirley Hughes.
Catherine Anholt, Various, Emma C. Clark, 1996
5
Storytimes for Two-year-olds
Happy Easter, Maisy! Candlewick Press, 2007. (Board book) Spring . Hen on the Farm. Candlewick Press, 1992. (Rag book) Birds . Katy Cat and Beaky Boo, Walker Books. 2001. Also in Spanish: La Gata Katy y Piquito de Orojuegan ( Serres, ...
Judy Nichols, 2007
6
The Candlewick Book of Bear Stories
An illustrated anthology of nineteen stories and poems about bears.
Candlewick Press, Jez Albrough, Camila Ashforth, 1995
7
Big Bear's Treasury: The Red Collection: A Children's Anthology
An illustrated collection of stories and poems by such authors and illustrators as Colin McNaughton, Helen Oxenbury, Martin Handford, and Charlotte Voake.
Books Candlewick, Various, 1996
8
Candlewick: Colored and Decorated Lines
This book showcases all documented colors and decorative treatments for Candlewick, such as slag, black, milk glass, cut, etched, hand-painted, cranberry stained, and more.
Myrna Garrison, Bob Garrison, 2003
9
Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways: Candlewick Sparks
"You go, girls! . . . Three satisfying stories of two sisters create one rewarding read." — THE HORN BOOK (starred review) The fabulous fox sisters return in three fresh, funny stories.
Laura McGee Kvasnosky, 2007
10
Old MacDonald Had a Farm: Read and Share
An illustrated version of the traditional song describing the inhabitants of Old Macdonald's farm.
Jane Chapman, Candlewick Books, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANDLEWICK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term candlewick is used in the context of the following news items.
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Redlands businesses participate in Find Waldo Local program this …
In celebration of Waldo's longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is again teaming up with the American ... «Redlands Daily Facts, Jul 15»
2
Picture book from rapper 'Doc Brown'
Joan Powers, group editorial director for Walker Entertainment and Candlewick Entertainment, bought the world rights from United Agents. «The Bookseller, Jul 15»
3
FN100 Most Influential: 1212 AD edition
Fitz-Ailwyn has a wide array of real-estate interests, from his business site on Candlewick (later Cannon) Street to sizeable properties in the ... «Financial News, Jul 15»
4
Around Town: Chicken wing joint looks to expand in North Dakota
The annual event is modeled after national efforts conducted by Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association. The program ... «Grand Forks Herald, Jul 15»
5
YA titles that offer some serious summer fun
... setting, Seattle during the Great Depression, is the perfect stage for an epic romance. The Tightrope Walkers. By David Almond (Candlewick,. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
6
Walker Books Group Appoints New Senior Group And Intercompany …
The Walker Books Group including Walker Books UK, Candlewick Press, and Walker Books Australia has announced the hiring of Lucy ... «Booktrade.info, Jul 15»
7
ALA 2015 in Photos
Ashley Bryan stopped by for Kekla Magoon's signing for X: A Novel (Candlewick). Incoming ALA president Sari Feldman with The Band's ... «Publishers Weekly, Jul 15»
8
Candlewick Corrals Shaun the Sheep
Candlewick Entertainment is publishing four tie-in titles – a novel, two early readers, and a board book – linked to Shaun the Sheep: The Movie, ... «Publishers Weekly, Jul 15»
9
Walker Group appoints global sales manager
... the inter-company sales flow for books originating in each territory across Walker Books UK, Candlewick Press and Walker Books Australia. «The Bookseller, Jul 15»
10
Gow appointed new partner at HMT
Gow joins from Candlewick Asset Management, where he was a director. Prior to joining Candlewick, Gow was the head of BSU investments at Lloyds Banking ... «www.unquote.com, Jul 15»

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