tandsticka

/tɑndˈstɪkɑ, tɑndˈstɪkɔ/

Definitions

1. noun

an old Swedish word for a candlestick, especially one made of wood or tin; a candleholder

“She found an antique tandsticka in the attic of her grandparents’ house.”

2. noun

a holder for a match or a matchbox

“The old matchbox had a small tandsticka on top.”

Synonyms

  • candlestick
  • matchbox

Antonyms

  • candleholder
  • light source