Candle Definition & Meaning

candle
noun
  1. stick of wax with a wick in the middle
  2. 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. examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

"Candle" in song lyrics

See how candle is used in real songs:

  • "Light turns to dark when cold breath hits the candle"
    1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm
  • "Kiss my daughter goodnight, then I light a white candle"
    3rd Bass f/ Nice and Smooth — Microphone Techniques
  • "Can I light a candle?"
    504 Boyz f/ Jamo, Mac, Mercedes — I Can Tell

Usage tips for "candle"

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