noun
- a stick of wax with a string through the middle that burns to give light
verb
- to examine eggs by holding them up to a light
Usage: technical
Examples
- She lit a candle to brighten the dark room.
- The birthday cake had ten candles on it.
- We lost power, so we used candles for light.
- The church altar was decorated with tall white candles.
- He blew out the candle before going to bed.
- The farmer candled the eggs to check if they were fertile.