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candlestick

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Noun — A holder designed to keep a candle upright.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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candle holder

How to use candlestick

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

candlestick holder candlestick chart

Etymology

From Old English candelsticca, a compound of candle + stick.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “candlestick” mean?

The word “candlestick” means a holder designed to keep a candle upright. In plain terms, a holder for a candle, or in finance, a type of chart bar used to track stock price movement.

How do you pronounce “candlestick”?

“Candlestick” is pronounced KAN-duhl-stihk (/ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “candlestick” in a sentence?

Here is “candlestick” used in a sentence: “A silver candlestick stood at the centre of the table.”

What part of speech is “candlestick”?

“Candlestick” is a noun.

Where does the word “candlestick” come from?

The word “candlestick” comes from Old English. From Old English candelsticca, a compound of candle + stick.

How many meanings does “candlestick” have?

“Candlestick” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a holder designed to keep a candle upright.

Related words

candelabra candelabrum chamber candlestick menorah

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