candle meaning and definition

CANDLE noun

Definition of candle (noun)

1. stick of wax with a wick in the middle
   • synonyms: taper, wax light
2. the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
   • synonyms: candela, cd, standard candle

CANDLE verb

Definition of candle (verb)

1. examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light