A source of artificial light, consisting of a usually cylindrical body of wax, tallow, spermaceti, or other solid fat, formed round a wick of cotton…
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释义 | the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > [noun] (147) candlea700 A source of artificial light, consisting of a usually cylindrical body of wax, tallow, spermaceti, or other solid fat, formed round a wick of cotton… taperc897 Originally, A wax candle, in early times used chiefly for devotional or penitential purposes; now spec. a long wick coated with wax for temporary… ruff1440 A candle or candle wick. Cf. ruffy, n.2 taper-light1577 planet1843 figurative. In various uses relating to a planet as a source of light or power: a luminary; a source of influence; (Criminals' slang) a candle. Subcategories:— collectively (4) — tall or large (2) — large and square (1) — of other shapes (2) — used in specific type of candlestick (2) — supported by wire (1) — candles made at one time (2) — made in a mould (2) — made from animal fat (23) — wax candle (13) — made from paraffin wax (2) — with a specific type of wick (1) — used at specific times or in certain places (10) — used for coating cloth (1) — nightlight (8) — for keeping watch (2) — candle(s) defined by price or weight (9) — wick (22) — taper (7) — guttering (5) — end piece (2) — part of flame (1) — action of lighting (1) — one who makes or sells (7) — one who lights or carries (6) — place where candles are made or stored (4) — box for storing candles (2) |
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