English Explanatory Dictionary

candleholder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device for holding one or more lit candles
  2. A person who holds a candle to assist another person who is working in dim light.
  3. One who renders another slight assistance, or humours them.

Word forms

candleholder candleholders candle holder

Etymology

From candle + holder.

Synonyms

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