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Meaning of time candle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A candle that burns at a uniform rate and is used to measure the passage of time.

Examples

“Some "knappers" still employ time-candles in lieu of clocks and watches, wherewith to reckon the working hours.”
“This particular use of the time candle, however, is problematic.”
“In Fadius's dingy room in Messantia, Alcina sat alone, holding her obsidian amulet before her and watching the alternate black-and-white bands of the time candle.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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