rushlight (Meaning)
Wordnet
rushlight (n)
a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
Webster
rushlight (n.)
A rush candle, or its light; hence, a small, feeble light.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rushlight
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rushlight Sentence Examples
- The flickering rushlight cast eerie shadows on the walls of the dilapidated cabin.
- As night fell, the villagers lit rushlights to illuminate their humble homes.
- The rushlight's feeble flame struggled to dispel the oppressive darkness.
- The alchemist held the rushlight close to his face, its faint glow illuminating his furrowed brow.
- The terrified child huddled under the bedcovers, the rushlight's flickering shadows dancing on the walls.
- The tavern was dark and dingy, its only light emanating from a single rushlight.
- The author's solitary study was lit by a solitary rushlight, casting a warm glow on the stacks of parchment.
- The rushlight's soft light created an intimate atmosphere in the secluded cottage.
- As the storm raged outside, the rushlight flickered erratically, casting dancing shadows on the frightened faces of the family.
- The traveler stumbled through the dense forest, his path illuminated by the faint glow of a rushlight held high.
FAQs About the word rushlight
a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wickA rush candle, or its light; hence, a small, feeble light.
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The flickering rushlight cast eerie shadows on the walls of the dilapidated cabin.
As night fell, the villagers lit rushlights to illuminate their humble homes.
The rushlight's feeble flame struggled to dispel the oppressive darkness.
The alchemist held the rushlight close to his face, its faint glow illuminating his furrowed brow.
