candle

nouns

stick of wax with a wick in the middle
candle, taper, wax light
the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
candela, candle, cd, standard candle

verbs

examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
candle
is a type of (narrower)
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
"The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
examine, see