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sconce

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sconce has 2 senses
  1. sconce - a candlestick with a flat side to be hung on the wall
    --1 is a kind of
    candlestick, candle holder
  2. redoubt, sconce - a forbidding stronghold
    --2 is a kind of stronghold, fastness

Definitions from the Web

Sconce

Noun (1): A decorative wall-mounted bracket used to hold a candle or light fixture.

Example Sentence: She bought a pair of beautiful brass sconces to light up her living room.

Noun (2): A fortification or defensive wall projecting from a larger structure.

Example Sentence: The soldiers took cover behind the sconce as enemy arrows flew over their heads.

Noun (3): A metal bracket or socket attached to the wall to hold a torch or weapon.

Example Sentence: The castle's medieval sconces were used to hold flaming torches for illumination.

Verb: To affix or mount a sconce.

Example Sentence: The electrician sconced the chandelier onto the dining room ceiling.

Adjective (1): Popular or well-liked by many people.

Example Sentence: The singer is a sconce figure in modern pop music.

Adjective (2): Associated with or specific to a particular locality or region.

Example Sentence: Her pottery designs incorporate unique sconce motifs inspired by the local culture.

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