Synonyms of candle

Noun

1. candle, taper, wax light, lamp

usage: stick of wax with a wick in the middle

2. candle, candela, cd, standard candle, luminous intensity unit, candlepower unit

usage: the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin

Verb

1. candle, examine, see

usage: examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

Definition and meaning of candle (Dictionary)