From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcandlestickcan‧dle‧stick /ˈkændlˌstɪk/ noun [countable] DHFa specially shaped metal or wooden stick that you put a candle into
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candlestick• I threw a candlestick at him.• She said she hit him with a candlestick and kneed him in the groin.• The butchers, bakers and candlestick makers paid their tributes to Mr Powell.• The looking-glass and candlesticks are made of ivory.• Inside is a vast collection of brass candlesticks.• Also on the shelves is a pair of antique silver candlesticks bored for conversion to electricity.• He watched, almost mesmerised, as the candlestick was slowly raised and drawn back, ready to strike.