HyperDic: chandler

English > 3 senses of the word Chandler / chandler:
NOUNperson Chandler, Raymond Chandler, Raymond Thornton ChandlerUnited States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
person chandlera retail dealer in provisions / provisions and supplies
person chandlera maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints
Chandler / chandler > pronunciation
Soundschae'ndler
Rhymesalveolar ... Ziegler: 240 rhymes with ler...
English > Chandler: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959).
SynonymsRaymond Chandler, Raymond Thornton Chandler
Instance ofwriter, authorWrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
SpanishRaymond Chandler, Raymond Thornton Chandler
CatalanChandler, Raymond Chandler
English > chandler: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA retail dealer in provisions / provisions and supplies.
Narrowership's chandlerA dealer in sails and ropes and other supplies for sailing ships
Broaderretailer, retail merchantA merchant who sells goods at retail
English > chandler: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints.
NarrowercandlemakerA person who makes or sells candles
wax-chandlerOne who deals in wax candles
Broadermaker, shaperA person who makes things
Spanishdroguero
Catalanadroguer

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