Definition of candle

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Candle (n.) That which gives light; a luminary.

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Cierge :: Cierge (n.) A wax candle used in religous rites.
Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A protection for a light; a lantern or cased support for a candle; hence, a fixed hanging or projecting candlestick..
Girandole :: Girandole (n.) An ornamental branched candlestick.
Candle Coal :: Candle coal () See Cannel coal.
Save-all :: Save-all (n.) A device in a candlestick to hold the ends of candles, so that they be burned..
Snuffers :: Snuffers (n. pl.) An instrument for cropping and holding the snuff of a candle.
Chandelier :: Chandelier (n.) A candlestick, lamp, stand, gas fixture, or the like, having several branches; esp., one hanging from the ceiling..
Candlelight :: Candlelight (n.) The light of a candle.
Waster :: Waster (v. t.) An imperfection in the wick of a candle, causing it to waste; -- called also a thief..
Snuff :: Snuff (v. t.) To crop the snuff of, as a candle; to take off the end of the snuff of..
Snoff :: Snoff (n.) A short candle end used for igniting a fuse.
Candlestick :: Candlestick (n.) An instrument or utensil for supporting a candle.
Flare :: Flare (v. i.) To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares..
Gutter :: Gutter (v. i.) To become channeled, as a candle when the flame flares in the wind..
Thief :: Thief (n.) A waster in the snuff of a candle.
Overnight :: Overnight (adv.) In the fore part of the night last past; in the evening before; also, during the night; as, the candle will not last overnight..
Lucubration :: Lucubration (n.) The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation..
Lampad :: Lampad (n.) A lamp or candlestick.
Lantern :: Lantern (n.) Something inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind, rain, etc. ; -- sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or case of horn, perforated tin, glass, oiled paper, or other material, having a lamp or candle within; sometimes fixed, as the glazed inclosure of a street light, or of a lighthouse light..
Candlefish :: Candlefish (n.) The beshow.
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