candlestick

American  

[kan-dl-stik] / ˈkæn dlˌstɪk /

noun

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

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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

Example Sentences

On the weekly chart, Amazon has a history of telegraphing meaningful turns through classic candlestick patterns.

From Barron's

Notably, that powerful run itself began with a bullish hammer followed by a bullish engulfing candle, underscoring how influential monthly candlesticks have been in marking major inflection points.

From Barron's

Extended advances rarely persist indefinitely, and traders should monitor for classic bearish candlestick formations as potential early warnings that upside momentum is beginning to fade.

From Barron's

A lower high formed on Wednesday with a shooting star candlestick pattern, followed by a bearish daily close beneath trend support on Thursday, says the senior market analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead of pizza, however, he found a table laid with fancy plates, candlesticks, and a yummy-looking braided loaf of bread.

From Literature

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