shammash

/ʃæmæʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A candelabrum or candlestick, especially one used to escort the Sabbath candles into a house in some Jewish traditions.

“In the Jewish home, the shammash was lit first and then the other Sabbath candles.”

Synonyms

  • candelabrum
  • candlestick

Antonyms

  • extinguisher