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can·dle
 candle
- pronunciation:
- kaen
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 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- not hold a candle to, burn (one's) candle at both ends
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a cylindrical stick of wax or waxlike substance enclosing a wick and burned to give light.
- similar words:
- flambeau, flame, flare, light, rush candle, rushlight, tallow, taper, torch
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| definition 2: |
something similar to a candle, esp. in use or effect.
- synonyms:
- candlelight
- similar words:
- flame, flare, light, torch
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| definition 3: |
a candela.
- synonyms:
- candela, new candle
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| phrase: |
not hold a candle to |
| phrase: |
burn (one's) candle at both ends |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
candled, candles, candling |
| definition: |
to check the freshness of an egg by holding it in front of a light.
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| derivation: |
candler (n.) |
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