A candle is made from wax and has a wick in the middle. When you light the wick, it gives light in a dark place.
I lit a candle in my room.
The candle burned for two hours.
In cars or machines, 'candle' can mean a tool made of wax or material to check levels or conditions. This use is less common but important in mechanics.
Check the oil with a candle stick.
The mechanic used a candle to check fluid.
Candles can also be made in special shapes for festivals, decoration, or religious purposes. These candles often do not burn but look nice.
They gave me a candle at church.
The candle had a flower shape.
In older lamps, a candle can mean the wick covered with wax or fuel that burns to make light. It is the part that holds the flame.
Replace the candle in the old lamp.
The candle burns slowly in the lamp.
Sometimes 'candle' means a person who helps or supports others, like a light in darkness. It is a way to talk about hope or comfort.
She is a candle in dark times.
He is the candle in the sad story.
In finance, a candle is part of candlestick charts that show price changes of stocks or currencies. It helps traders see price movements clearly.
The candle shows the stock price down.
Look at the candle on the chart today.
As a verb, 'to candle' means to light candles or to shine light using candles. This use is old and not common today.
They candled the room at night.
She candled the church before prayers.
In farming, 'to candle' is a verb that means to shine a light through eggs to see if they are alive inside. It is used by farmers and veterinarians.
Farmers candle eggs to check chicks.
She candled the eggs carefully today.
