candlestick
pronunciation
How to pronounce candlestick in British English:
UK [ˈkændlstɪk]
How to pronounce candlestick in American English:
US [ˈkændlˌstɪk]
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- Noun:
- a holder with sockets for candles
Word Origin
- candlestick (n.)
- Old English candelsticca; see candle + stick (n.).
Example
- 1. Forged gate , fence rail , furniture , candlestick .
- 2. The big supermarkets have already been accused of undermining the butcher , the baker and doubtless the candlestick maker as well .
- 3. He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the lord continually .
- 4. It was now little more than an inch above the candlestick .
- 5. Don 't make me look for another candlestick , carl .