time candle

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A candle that burns at a uniform rate and is used to measure the passage of time. uncommon
    — Some "knappers" still employ time-candles in lieu of clocks and watches, wherewith to reckon the working hours.

词形变化

time candles plural
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