candle
IPA: kˈændʌɫ
noun
- A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
- The protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.
- (obsolete) A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela.
- (forestry) A fast-growing, light-colored, upward-growing shoot on a pine tree in the spring. As growth slows in summer, the shoot darkens and is no longer conspicuous.
verb
- (embryology, transitive) To observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source.
- (pottery, transitive) To dry (greenware) prior to the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware.
- (transitive) To check (an item, such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.
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Examples of "candle" in Sentences
- The street lamps were using tallow candles.
- We lit the candles and turned off the light.
- His red eyes glow with the light of the candle.
- The new fire from the brazier is used to light the Paschal candle.
- Before lighting the candles the acolyte is suppose to bow at the altar.
- Candles were lighted to symbolize the warmth and brightness of the sun.
- Candles, made from rendering the tallow of butchered cattle, provided light.
- The early candle was made from various forms of natural fat, tallow, and wax.
- Their only means of light in the pitch black mine was candles made of tallow.
- This fire is used to light the Paschal candle at the beginning of the service.