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chandelier

/ʃændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/

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noun

A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

Examples :

"The beautiful chandelier hung above the dining room table, casting a warm light on our family dinners. "

architecture art style building utility item

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noun

(auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.

Examples :

"The auctioneer suspected the repeated, almost imperceptible nods from the back row were not from a genuine buyer, but from a chandelier meant to drive up the price of the antique clock. "

business finance commerce

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noun

A portable frame used to support temporary wooden fences.

Examples :

"The construction workers used the chandelier to support the temporary fence around the school playground during the renovation. "

architecture structure utility

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noun

An endoilluminator used in eye surgery.

Examples :

"The ophthalmologist carefully adjusted the chandelier to illuminate the patient's retina during the eye surgery. "

medicine device anatomy