rushlight

[ruhsh-lahyt]

rushlight Definition

  • 1a candle made by soaking the pith of a rush plant in fat or grease and used for illumination before the introduction of gas or electricity
  • 2a rush stem or strip of paper coated with wax or tallow and used as a wick in a rushlight

Using rushlight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rushlight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The room was dimly lit by a single rushlight.

  • Example

    In the olden days, people used to make rushlights to light their homes.

  • Example

    The rushlight flickered in the drafty room.

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Summary: rushlight in Brief

A 'rushlight' [ruhsh-lahyt] is a type of candle that was used for illumination before the advent of gas or electricity. It was made by soaking the pith of a rush plant in fat or grease, or by using a rush stem or strip of paper coated with wax or tallow as a wick. Example sentences include 'The room was dimly lit by a single rushlight,' and 'In the olden days, people used to make rushlights to light their homes.'