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time candles

time candles is the plural of time candle.

Meaning of time candle

Noun

time candle (plural time candles)

  1. (uncommon) A candle that burns at a uniform rate and is used to measure the passage of time.
    • Some "knappers" still employ time-candles in lieu of clocks and watches, wherewith to reckon the working hours.1906, H.G. Archer, “The Oldest Industry In England”, in The Wide World Magazine, An Illustrated Monthly of True Narrative, Adventure, Travel, Customs and Sport, volume 16

Questions about time candles

What is time candles the plural of?
Time candles is the plural of time candle.

Words near time candles in the dictionary

  1. time box
  2. time boxes
  3. time burglar
  4. time burglars
  5. time candle
  6. time candles
  7. time capsule
  8. time capsules
  9. time card
  10. time cards
  11. time catch

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