Definition of candle

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Candle (n.) A slender, cylindrical body of tallow, containing a wick composed of loosely twisted linen of cotton threads, and used to furnish light..

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Latten :: Latten (n.) A kind of brass hammered into thin sheets, formerly much used for making church utensils, as candlesticks, crosses, etc.; -- called also latten brass..
Quench :: Quench (v. t.) To extinguish; to overwhelm; to make an end of; -- said of flame and fire, of things burning, and figuratively of sensations and emotions; as, to quench flame; to quench a candle; to quench thirst, love, hate, etc..
Luminous :: Luminous (a.) Illuminated; full of light; bright; as, many candles made the room luminous..
Serge :: Serge (n.) A large wax candle used in the ceremonies of various churches.
Bismuth :: Bismuth (n.) One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather brittle; masses show broad cleavage surfaces when broken across. It melts at 507¡ Fahr., being easily fused in the flame of a candle. It is found in a native state, and as a constituent of some minerals. Specific gravity 9.8. Atomic weight 207.5. Symbol Bi..
Coalfish :: Coalfish (n.) The beshow or candlefish of Alaska.
Show :: Show (n.) A pale blue flame, at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of fire damp..
Douter :: Douter (n.) An extinguisher for candles.
Chandler :: Chandler (n.) A maker or seller of candles.
Broach :: Broach (n.) The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.
Stub :: Stub (n.) The short blunt part of anything after larger part has been broken off or used up; hence, anything short and thick; as, the stub of a pencil, candle, or cigar..
Candle Coal :: Candle coal () See Cannel coal.
Blowpipe :: Blowpipe (n.) A tube for directing a jet of air into a fire or into the flame of a lamp or candle, so as to concentrate the heat on some object..
Candleberry Tree :: Candleberry tree () A shrub (the Myrica cerifera, or wax-bearing myrtle), common in North America, the little nuts of which are covered with a greenish white wax, which was formerly, used for hardening candles; -- also called bayberry tree, bayberry, or candleberry..
Swallet :: Swale (n.) A gutter in a candle.
Candleholder :: Candleholder (n.) One who, or that which, holds a candle; also, one who assists another, but is otherwise not of importance..
Flare :: Flare (v. i.) To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares..
Candlewaster :: Candlewaster (n.) One who consumes candles by being up late for study or dissipation.
Candlebomb :: Candlebomb (n.) A small glass bubble, filled with water, which, if placed in the flame of a candle, bursts by expansion of steam..
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The part of a candlestick which supports its branches.
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