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candlesnuffer

/ˈkæn.dəlˌsnʌf.ər/

Traduction: Instrument composé d'une petite coupelle fixée au bout d'un manche, servant à éteindre la flamme d'une bougie.

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noun

/ˈkæn.dəlˌsnʌf.ər/C2formal
  • frInstrument composé d'une petite coupelle fixée au bout d'un manche, servant à éteindre la flamme d'une bougie.

A tool consisting of a small cup attached to the end of a handle, used to extinguish a candle flame.

  1. Candle extinguisherC2formal

    A tool with a small bell-shaped cup on a long handle, used to extinguish a candle flame by depriving it of oxygen.

    fréteignoir

    • The butler used a brass candlesnuffer to put out the candles after dinner.
    • She carefully placed the candlesnuffer over the flame to avoid wax splatter.
    • Antique candlesnuffers are often collected for their ornate designs.

    Synonymesextinguishersnuffer

Formes
  • candlesnuffers plural form
  • candlesnuffers' possessive plural form
  • candlesnuffer's possessive singular form