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candlestick

American  
[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /

noun

  1. a device having a socket or a spike for holding a candle.

candlestick British  
/ ˈkændəlˌstɪk, ˈkændəlˌhəʊldə /

noun

  1. a holder, usually ornamental, with a spike or socket for a candle

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Etymology

Origin of candlestick

before 1000; Middle English candelstikke, Old English candelsticca. See candle, stick 1

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As it happened, the "One to One" event marked the only full-length concerts that Lennon undertook after The Beatles’ final show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park in August 1966.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

The franchise relocated from wind-whipped Candlestick Point to a basin shielded by hills in 2000 — and finally started winning championships.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

“In those 20 years that I played for the Dodgers and the Padres, played up in cold Candlestick Park, I never played for Democrats or Republicans or independents,” Garvey told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Just before Game 3 was scheduled to begin at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on Oct.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

He wondered if the Giants and A’s had felt the earthquake at Candlestick Park.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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