| 单词 | screw candlestick |
| 释义 | > as lemmasscrew candlestick screw candlestick n. now rare a candlestick with a socket or sockets which may be raised or lowered by screwing. ΚΠ 1688 R. Holme Acad. Armory iii. 315 Screw Candlestick, with double sockets..; by the help of the Screws the sockets are raised or lowered according to pleasure. 1886 ‘S. Coolidge’ What Katy did Next 41 A good many of Katy's presents had to be left at home, including..a large pair of brass screw candlesticks. 1930 N.Y. Times 20 Apr. ii. 4/4 A rare maple screw candlestick, called a cobbler's candlestand, of tripod form. < as lemmas |
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