rushlight

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rushlight has 1 sense

rushlight, rush candle - a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
--₁ is a kind of candle, taper, wax light

Definitions from the Web

Rushlight

Noun:

A rushlight is a simple lighting device used in the past, consisting of a rush or reed soaked in fat or oil and lit at one end.

Example sentence: The villagers used rushlights to light up their houses during the power outage.

Noun:

A rushlight can also refer to a candle holder made of metal or ceramic that is designed to hold a rushlight.

Example sentence: She placed the rushlight in the antique silver rushlight holder.

Related Products:

Amazon search for rushlight candle holder

rushden rushdie rushed rusher rushes rushhashana rushhour rushing rushlight rushlike rushmore rushy rusian dictionary rusina rusism rusk ruska-ingl sh

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics