A support for a candle; formerly a general name, including chandeliers, simple or branched, upright or pendent, branches, lustres, etc.; now…
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| 释义 | the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > support or holder for a candle > [noun] > candlestick (36) candlestickc970 A support for a candle; formerly a general name, including chandeliers, simple or branched, upright or pendent, branches, lustres, etc.; now… candle-staffc1000 A candlestick; the main stem or shaft of a branched candlestick. stander1325 An upright support or stand; a supporting pillar, post, etc. (now historical). Also: †a candle, a candlestick (obsolete (Scottish in later use)). Cf… chandelabrec1430 A candlestick, chandelier. canstick1546 = candlestick, n. kit with the canstick: Jack-o'-lantern, Will o' the wisp. stick1547 A tool, implement, or instrument. A holder or support for a candle; a candlestick. Cf. earlier candlestick, n. 1. candelabrum1876 Ancient Greek History and Roman History. A candlestick, usually an ornamental one. torchère1910 A tall ornamental candlestick or lamp-stand. Subcategories:— with broad stand and short stem (2) — with wall bracket (7) — with spike for candle (5) — stem of (3) — save-all (3) — other parts of (6) — used at specific times or for specific purposes (1) — one who makes (1) |
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