sconce

UK
/skɒns/
US
/skɑns/
sconceсуществительное
sconces
множ.
UK
/skɒns/
US
/skɑns/
Переводы
The antique sconce on the wall added a touch of elegance to the room.
Античное бра на стене добавило комнате элегантности.
The soldiers took cover behind the sconce during the battle.
Солдаты укрылись за укреплением во время битвы.
The sconce held a single candle, casting a warm glow in the hallway.
Подсвечник держал одну свечу, отбрасывая теплый свет в коридоре.
Дополнительные переводы
Определения
A wall bracket for holding a candle or light.
The antique sconce on the wall added a touch of elegance to the dimly lit hallway.
A small fort or earthwork for defense.
The soldiers took refuge in the sconce during the surprise attack.
The head or skull (archaic or dialect).
He bumped his sconce on the low doorway.
Синонимы
wall lamp
light fixture
sconceглагол
sconced
Прошедшее простое время
sconced
Причастие прошедшего времени
sconcing
Герундий
Определения
To impose a fine or penalty on, especially at Oxford or Cambridge University (archaic).
He was sconced for returning late to college after curfew.
To shelter, protect, or fortify; to lodge securely (archaic).
The shepherds sconced themselves behind a dry-stone wall during the storm.
sconceприлагательное
UK
/skɒns/
US
/skɑns/
Used attributively to modify another noun, usually referring to wall-mounted lighting or fixtures.
Определения
Relating to or designed for a wall-mounted bracket light.
Modern sconce lighting can transform a plain hallway.