candle
/ˈkæn.dəl/ noun B1- A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin. · light a candle· blow out the candles on the birthday cake
- The protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.
- 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.
- Indicates how high or low church something is by height on the candle. · That vicar used to be an evangelical, but she's crept up the candle in recent years.
Plural candles
From the library
By the cold candle, bathe and dress.
And all round the candle the crooked shadows come
Parents move with candles;
And put all stars and candles out,
Other matches
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