candlestand
A device that holds one or more candles in place, also known as a candlestick or candleholder. A candlestand for several candles is called a candelabra. They can be simple or highly ornate, and they can be made of various materials, from wood to brass to silver. A subtype of candlestick is chamberstick, a short candlestick with a large pan to catch wax and handle, that is used in carrying a candle to the bedroom.
The chandelier originated as a large candlestand designed to be suspended from a ceiling.
The menorah is a candelabra with particular religious significance.
See also
The following tags are aliased to this tag: candlestick (learn more).
The following tags implicate this tag: candelabra and holding_candlestand (learn more).
