candle

a block of wax that is set on fire at the top and burns slowly to give light

A fast-growing, light-colored, upward-growing shoot on a pine tree in the spring. As growth slows in summer, the shoot darkens and is no longer conspicuous.

The protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.

Indicates how high or low church something is by height on the candle.

(no longer used) A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela.

To observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source.

To check (an item, such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.

To dry (greenware) prior to the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware.