chandelier

chandelier
a) A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

A mysterious phone bidder was grabbing the pieces that no one else wanted—Mensun suspected this was the auction house "bidding against the chandelier," protecting itself against selling too low.

b) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction. Also called a wall.
See Also: bidding against the chandelier, candela, candelabrum, candid, candidate, candle, candlepower, candlestick, chandelier bidding, chandler, chandlery, electrolier

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  • chandelier — (n.) late 14c., chaundeler candlestick, chandelier, from O.Fr. chandelier (1), 12c., earlier chandelabre candlestick, candelabrum (10c.), from L. candelabrum, from candela candle (see CANDLE (Cf. candle)). Re spelled c.1736 in French fashion;… …   Etymology dictionary

  • Chandelier — Chan de*lier , n. [F. See {Chandler}.] 1. A candlestick, lamp, stand, gas fixture, or the like, having several branches; esp., one hanging from the ceiling. [1913 Webster] 2. (Fort.) A movable parapet, serving to support fascines to cover… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • chandelier — ► NOUN ▪ a large hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles. ORIGIN French, from chandelle candle …   English terms dictionary

  • chandelier — [shan΄də lir′] n. [Fr < OFr chandelabre < L candelabrum < candela, CANDLE] a lighting fixture hung from a ceiling, with branches for candles, light bulbs, etc …   English World dictionary

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  • CHANDELIER — s. m. Ustensile qui sert à mettre la chandelle, la bougie, ou les cierges. Chandelier d étain, de cuivre, d argent, de cristal. Grand chandelier. Chandelier à plusieurs branches. Chandelier d église.   En termes de l Écriture, Il ne faut point… …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • chandelier — I. Chandelier. s. m. Artisan qui fait & vend de la chandelle. Maistre Chandelier. II. Chandelier. s. m. Instrument, ustensile qui sert à mettre de la chandelle allumée. Chandelier d estain, de cuivre, d argent, de cristal. grand chandelier.… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

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