noun

candlestick

candlestick, candle holder

The old candlestick was made of silver.

The old candlestick was made of silver.

He placed a candle in the candlestick.

He placed a candle in the candlestick.

((a/the candlestick)) a holder for a candle The candlestick is on the table.

Synonyms: candle holder, candelabrum

From 'candle' + 'stick'. Literally a stick for holding a candle.

Picture a stick that holds a candle. The word is very literal.

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