What is "sconce" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does sconce mean in English? Meaning of sconce definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "sconce" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "sconce": a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather

Noun

  • Meaning: a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
  • Synonyms: sconce
  • Hypernyms: shelter
  • Pronunciation in UK: /skɒns/

    Meaning of "sconce": a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate

    Noun

  • Meaning: a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate
  • Synonyms: sconce
  • Hypernyms: earthwork fort fortress
  • Pronunciation in UK: /skɒns/

    Meaning of "sconce": a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce

    Noun

  • Meaning: a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce
  • Synonyms: sconce
  • Hypernyms: light light source
  • Pronunciation in UK: /skɒns/

    Meaning of "sconce": a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light

    Noun

  • Meaning: a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
  • Synonyms: sconce
  • Hypernyms: bracket wall bracket
  • Pronunciation in UK: /skɒns/

    Synonyms:

    candelabra, pricket, candelabrum, menorah, taper holder, punish, levy, confiscate, extort, seize, alienate, tax, dock, mulct, amerce, exact, sequestrate, hit with, make pay, pay through the nose, slap with, throw book at,

    Antonyms:

    release, award, reimburse, reward, give, compensate,

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