The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Candlestick \Can"dle*stick`\, n. [AS. candel-sticca; candel candle + sticca stick.] An instrument or utensil for supporting a candle. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
candlestick n 1: a holder with sockets for candles [syn: candlestick, candle holder]