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candle-shade

noun

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  1. A cover over the flame of a candle or bulb of a lamp to protect the flame or diffuse the…

    A cover over the flame of a candle or bulb of a lamp to protect the flame or diffuse the light to prevent glare.

    • ...do you think you could lower that candle-shade just a little?
    • He had removed the green abat-jour, for the candle-shades (as they sometimes will) were performing their office.

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