Candle and Lantern

Candle

Candle noun - Stick of wax with a wick in the middle.
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Synonyms for Candle

Lantern and candle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lantern" instead a noun "Candle". popular alternative

Nearby Words: candling, candlelit, candled

Lantern

Lantern noun - Light in a transparent protective case.
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Synonyms for Lantern

Candle and lantern are semantically related. You can use "Candle" instead a noun "Lantern". popular alternative

Both words in one sentence

  • Presumably, this is supposed to represent a lantern or candle instead of an electrical torch.
  • I Call It "Vera": In "Lets Get Organ-ized" Queen Delightful names her pipe organ Debbie after misunderstanding what Doc meant by "Just name it." Idea Bulb: Often used with a candle or lantern in place of a lightbulb, as they haven't been invented yet.
  • Nuclear Candle This can be a flashlight or electric lantern, but is usually a lighter, a candle or a matchstick.
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