Kerze — meaning in English

English meaning

• candle noun A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
• taper verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.

Senses

Kerze is used for these senses in English:

• candle A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
• taper A slender wax candle.

candle — full definition

1. noun A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
2. verb To check the health of a growing embryo in an egg by holding it up to a bright light.

taper — full definition

1. verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
2. verb To decrease or reduce gradually.

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