candlestick
noun/ˈkændəlˌstɪk/
Frequency rank: #15,809 most common English word
Meaning
a holder designed to support a candle upright while it burns.
Example sentence
The old dining room was lit by flames from the silver candlestick on the table.
Synonyms & related words
- holder
- candelabra
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