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English 4 senses of the word sconce:
NOUNartifactsconcea shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
artifactsconcea small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate
artifactsconcea candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce
artifactsconcea decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
sconce pronunciation
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Englishsconce: 4 senses noun 1, artifact
MeaningA shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather.
BroadershelterA structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
shelterprotective covering that provides protection from the weather
Englishsconce: 4 senses noun 2, artifact
MeaningA small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate.
BroaderearthworkAn earthen rampart
fortress, fortA fortified defensive structure
Englishsconce: 4 senses noun 3, artifact
MeaningA candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce.
Broaderlight, light sourceAny device serving as a source of illumination
Englishsconce: 4 senses noun 4, artifact
MeaningA decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light.
Broaderbracket, wall bracketA support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)

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