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chandler

/ˈtʃændlə/

/ˈtʃændlər/

Translations

chandlernoun

chandlers

/ˈtʃændlə/

/ˈtʃændlər/

The chandler sold a variety of candles at the market.

Свечник продавал различные свечи на рынке.

The ship's chandler provided all the necessary supplies for the voyage.

Поставщик корабля предоставил все необходимые припасы для путешествия.

Additional translations

судовой снабженец

Synonyms

candle seller

candle merchant

chandleradjective

Used attributively to modify another noun; relates to candle-making or to a chandler.

chandlernoun

A person who makes or sells candles.

The chandler in the village was known for crafting the finest beeswax candles.

A dealer in supplies and equipment for ships and boats.

The ship's captain visited the chandler to stock up on ropes and sails before the long voyage.

A retail dealer in provisions or groceries; a storekeeper (now chiefly historical).

Before supermarkets existed, villagers bought their staples from the local chandler.

chandleradjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a chandler or candle-making; used attributively before another noun.

He opened a small chandler workshop to teach traditional candle-making techniques.