- candle-lit
- 'candle-litadjlit by the gentle light of candles▪ a candle-lit dinner for two
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candle-lit — adjective lit by candles: a candle lit dinner for two … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
candle — ► NOUN ▪ a stick or block of wax or tallow with a central wick which is lit to produce light as it burns. ● be unable to hold a candle to Cf. ↑be unable to hold a candle to ● not worth the candle Cf. ↑not worth the candle ORIGIN … English terms dictionary
Candle — For other uses, see Candle (disambiguation). A close up image of a burning candle showing the wick and the various parts of the flame … Wikipedia
Candle wick — A candle wick is a specifically adapted for use in a candle. A candle wick works by providing a mechanism, known as capillary action, to transport the fuel, typically melted candle wax, to the flame. When the liquid fuel reaches the flame it then … Wikipedia
candle auctions — Auction by candle or sale by inch of candle was one of the normal ways in which auctions were organized until about the turn of the 18th century. There are two main variations. In one a short candle (usually about an inch) is lit and bidding… … A Dictionary of English folklore
candle — [[t]kæ̱nd(ə)l[/t]] candles 1) N COUNT A candle is a stick of hard wax with a piece of string called a wick through the middle. You light the wick in order to give a steady flame that provides light. The bedroom was lit by a single candle. 2)… … English dictionary
candle — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ lighted, lit ▪ flickering ▪ aromatherapy, citronella, scented ▪ wax ▪ … Collocations dictionary
candle — noun 1》 a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick which is lit to produce light as it burns. 2》 (also international candle) Physics a unit of luminous intensity, superseded by the candela. verb test (an egg) for freshness or… … English new terms dictionary
Candle — We lit candles at church, referring to the heavens that is enlightened with the Lord Jesus Christ. We lit the candles on reading the Holy Bible because God s word is the world s light. The candle lights to others, likewise ought the Christian, he … Dictionary of church terms
Lit — Light Light, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lighted} (l[imac]t [e^]d) or {Lit} (l[i^]t); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lighting}.] [AS. l[=y]htan, l[=i]htan, to shine. [root]122. See {Light}, n.] 1. To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
