Taperstick
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taperstick is a noun meaning A miniature candlestick.
Meaning
A miniature candlestick.
Example Sentences
It would appear that candlesticks and their smaller accessories, tapersticks, did not come within the scope of the glass-maker until shortly after Ravenscroft's discovery of glass-of-lead, and it is probable that the baluster type stem, and its heavy, solid knopping, suggested a convenient stem, both for holding and to give the candlestick stability.
Word Forms
- tapersticks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include taper, canstick, chamberstick, candlestick, socket, broach.
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