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candleholders


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candleholders

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Term generally applied to a variety of devices having either a single spike or one or more candle sockets to hold candles; sometimes having drips to catch wax, push-ups and other devices for removing the stub, or adjustable features for controlling the position of the flame. For lamps using candles as the source of illumination and containing the candle within a vessel, use "candle lamps."

Variations

candlesticks

candle holders

holders, candle

candleholder

holder, candle

Narrower Terms

candlesticks

candelabras

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