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candle

/ˈkændl/

Translations

candlenoun

candles

/ˈkændl/

She lit a candle to create a cozy atmosphere.

Она зажгла свечу, чтобы создать уютную атмосферу.

Additional translations

восковая свеча

Synonyms

candleverb

candled

Past Simple

candled

Past Participle

candling

Gerund

/ˈkæn.dl̩/

They used to candle the room with a lantern.

Они раньше освещали комнату фонарем.

candleadjective

/ˈkæn.dl̩/

Used attributively before a noun to denote connection with candles; rarely, if ever, compared.

candlenoun

A cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick that is lit to produce light as it burns.

She lit a candle to illuminate the dark room during the power outage.

A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the candela.

The old light measurement system used the candle as a unit of brightness.

A ceremonial or decorative object made of wax with a wick, often used in religious or festive settings.

The church was filled with the warm glow of candles during the evening service.

candleverb

To examine the quality of an egg by holding it up to a light source.

The farmer candled the eggs to ensure they were fresh before selling them at the market.

To furnish, decorate, or provide with candles.

They candled the dining hall for the holiday banquet.

candleadjective

Designed for, intended for, or relating to candles.

The shop sells candle accessories such as candle wax and candle molds.