Sconce
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
Framework senses
- §1
- a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
- §2
- a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce
- §3
- a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate
- §4
- a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather