Synonyms of the word candle


CANDLECANDELA - EXAMINE - LAMP - SEE - TAPER

candle

  • n. A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
  • n. The protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.
  • n. (obsolete) A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela.
  • n. (forestry) A fast-growing, light-colored, upward-growing shoot on a pine tree in the spring. As growth…
  • v. (embryology, transitive) To observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source.
  • v. (pottery) To dry greenware prior to beginning of the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until…
  • v. To check an item (such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.

candela

  • n. In the International System of Units, the base unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity, in…

examine

  • v. To observe or inspect carefully or critically.
  • v. To check the health or condition of something or someone.
  • v. To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination.
  • v. To interrogate.

lamp

  • n. A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
  • n. A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.
  • n. A piece of furniture holding one or more electric light sockets.
  • v. (slang) To hit, clout, belt, wallop.
  • v. To hunt at night using a lamp; see lamping.
  • v. (slang) To hang out or chill; to do nothing in particular.

see

  • v. (stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight.
  • v. To form a mental picture of.
  • v. (social) To meet, to visit.
  • v. (by extension) To ensure that something happens, especially while witnessing it.
  • v. (gambling) To respond to another player's bet with a bet of equal value.
  • v. (sometimes mystical) To foresee, predict, or prophesy.
  • v. To determine by trial or experiment; to find out (if or whether).
  • v. (used in the imperative) Used to emphasise a proposition.
  • v. (used in the imperative) To reference or to study for further details.
  • n. A diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop, especially an archbishop.
  • n. The office of a bishop or archbishop; bishopric or archbishopric.
  • n. A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

taper

  • n. A slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle.
  • n. (by extension) a small light.
  • n. A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object.
  • n. A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.
  • v. (transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
  • v. (intransitive) To diminish gradually.
  • n. (weaving) One who operates a tape machine.
  • n. Someone who works with tape or tapes.

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