sconce | Amarkosh

Meaning of word sconce from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather.

Meaning : A small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate.

Meaning : A candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce.

Meaning : A decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light.

radius (noun)
The length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere.

stalking-horse (noun)
A candidate put forward to divide the Opposition or to mask the true candidate.

deeply (adverb)
To a great depth psychologically or emotionally.

picture (noun)
A visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface.

hard liquor (noun)
An alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented.

bodoni (noun)
Italian printer who designed the Bodoni font (1740-1813).

entomb (verb)
Place in a grave or tomb.

criticism (noun)
Disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.

blasphemy (noun)
Blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred).

dictatorial (adjective)
Of or characteristic of a dictator.