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Meaning of "gasolier" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GASOLIER

From gas + (chand)elier.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GASOLIER

gasolier  [ˌɡæsəˈlɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GASOLIER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gasolier is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GASOLIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gasolier

Chandelier

A chandelier is a decorative ceiling-mounted light fixture. Chandeliers are often ornate, and normally use lamps. Crystal chandeliers have more or less complex arrays of crystal prisms to illuminate a room with refracted light.

Definition of gasolier in the English dictionary

The definition of gasolier in the dictionary is a branched hanging fitting for gaslights.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GASOLIER


bandoleer
ˌbændəˈlɪə
bandolier
ˌbændəˈlɪə
cameleer
ˌkæmɪˈlɪə
canceleer
ˌkænsɪˈlɪə
cavalier
ˌkævəˈlɪə
chandelier
ˌʃændɪˈlɪə
Cordelier
ˌkɔːdɪˈlɪə
electrolier
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈlɪə
fusileer
ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə
fusilier
ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə
gaselier
ˌɡæsəˈlɪə
gondolier
ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə
Ismailia
ˌɪzmaɪˈlɪə
lavalier
ˌlævəˈlɪə
Leah
ˈlɪə
mausolea
ˌmɔːzəˈlɪə
missileer
ˌmɪsaɪˈlɪə
pedalier
ˌpedəˈlɪə
pistoleer
ˌpɪstəˈlɪə
pistolier
ˌpɪstəˈlɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GASOLIER

gasket
gaskin
gasless
gaslight
gaslit
gasman
gasmen
gasogene
gasohol
gasolene
gasoline
gasoline gauge
gasoline-powered
gasometer
gasometric
gasometrical
gasometry
gasp

WORDS THAT END LIKE GASOLIER

Allier
atelier
chevalier
collier
earlier
escalier
flier
Grolier
holier
hotelier
lier
Montpelier
Montpellier
multiplier
outlier
plier
sommelier
supplier
turcopolier
unholier

Synonyms and antonyms of gasolier in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gasolier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GASOLIER

Find out the translation of gasolier to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gasolier from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gasolier» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

gasolier
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

candelabro de gas
570 millions of speakers

English

gasolier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

gasolier
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

gasolier
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

gasolier
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gasolier
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

gasolier
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gasolier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gasolier
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gasolier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

gasolier
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

gasolier
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gasolier
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gasolier
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

gasolier
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गॅसोलीन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gasolier
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gasolier
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gasolier
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

gasolier
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gasolier
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

gasolier
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gasolier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gasolier
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gasolier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gasolier

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GASOLIER»

The term «gasolier» is used very little and occupies the 185.784 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GASOLIER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gasolier» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gasolier» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gasolier

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GASOLIER»

Discover the use of gasolier in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gasolier and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Old-House Journal
OHJ Sausalito, CA 94966 (415) 332-4933 Turn-of-the-century gasolier-electro- liers, electroliers, and sconces. Ocean View Lighting 2743 Ninth St., Dept. OHJ Berkeley, CA 94710 (415) 841-2937 Turn-of-the-century gasolier-electro- liers, ...
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Old-House Journal
Table lamp Portable or table lamps were run by connecting a rubber hose from the gas key assembly of the lamp to an overhead fixture. Gasolier Ceiling fixtures can be further classified into three subtypes: drop lamps, which have a single ...
3
Sheep Set
WILLIAM C. LESSTER, New York, N. Y. — Combined Gasolier and Cigar Lighter. — November 13, 18136. — The gas light stand has within its enlarged ornamental pedestal a reservoir of liquid with projecting tubes for filling and for the ...
‎1867
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House Documents, Otherwise Publ. as Executive Documents: ...
Combined Gasolier and Cigar Lighter. — November 13, 18fi6. — The gas light stand has within its enlarged ornamental pedestal a reservoir of liquid with projecting tubes for filling and for the sponge torch whereby cigars are lighted.
United States. Congress. House, 1867
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United States Congressional serial set
Claim — First, the combination with a gasolier of a cigar lighter, the fonts of which are supplied with combustible fluid or spirit from a reservoir arranged within the stem of the gasolier, substantially as specified. Second, ihe arrangement within ...
‎1867
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House Documents
WILLIAM C. LESSTER, New York, N. Y.—C0mbine|i Gasolier and Cigar Lighten —November l3, 1866.—-The gas light stand has within its enlarged ornamental pedestal a reservoir of liquid with projecting tubes for filling and for the sponge ...
United States House of Representatives, 1867
7
Clockwork Angel
“Good evening, Tessa.” Following her stare, he grinned. “I was hanging the gasolier crookedly, and Will is endeavoring to straighten it.” Tessa could see nothing wrong with the gasolier, but before she could say so, Jessamine stalked into the ...
Cassandra Clare, 2011
8
The lighting book: a buyer's guide to locating almost every ...
As light is reflected from its polished metallic surfaces and filtered through its colorful etched shades, a well-wrought reproduction gasolier can become the dramatic centerpiece of such period rooms. As a general rule, gas fixtures of the early ...
Martin Greif, 1986
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Architecture of the Well-Tempered Environment
Over the gasolier in the centre of each room is a perforated ornamental, covering a nine-inch square opening into a zinc tube nine inches by four-and-a-half inches . . . this zinc tube goes along between the joists of the ceiling into a nine-inch ...
Reyner Banham, 1984
10
White House of the Confederacy: an illustrated history
Fig. 67 Center parlor mantel (detail of "Psyche") Italian Carrara marble, ca. 1818 Fig. 68 Six-arm gasolier with the Three Graces (detail) Possibly Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia Located now in master bedchamber Fig. 69 Six-arm gasolier with ...
Malinda W. Collier, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GASOLIER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gasolier is used in the context of the following news items.
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'First White House' a key landmark in Alabama history
High on the project priority list is the conservation of an 1850–60 rare antique Gasolier, recently received from a generous donor. Anne also ... «Montgomery Advertiser, May 15»
2
1731 Esplanade Ave. in Treme, six blocks from the French Quarter
... that terminate in a delicate plaster shell motif, the original ceiling medallions and the original gasolier crystal chandeliers in both the parlors. «The Advocate, Apr 15»
3
Newport Couple Wins Preservation Award for Work on Home
They “put immense amounts of thought into everything from rewiring light fixtures, from their alabaster bell lantern gasolier in the foyer to a ... «The River City News, Sep 14»
4
Massachusetts governor's office reopens after $11.3 million renovation
They hung a massive 1850 "gasolier," a chandelier that had been gas-powered but is now electrical. The zinc and brass chandelier, crafted ... «MassLive.com, Aug 14»
5
zippo gasolier illuminates a menorah for hanukkah
'zippo gasolier' by slovenia-based designer luka pirnat is a novel approach on two iconic items — a set of zippo lighters and a menorah, the ... «Designboom, Dec 13»
6
Technology's Domestic Origins. Plus: 4 Great Kitchen Gadgets …
The gasolier was the product of scientific and technological development that was financed by entrepreneurs with the main goal of selling it to ... «Forbes, Apr 13»
7
A Camp Street makeover reveals a Greek Revival beauty
Examples of the original crown molding and gasolier medallions could be found throughout the house, but many portions of the trim had to be ... «NOLA.com, Feb 13»
8
Historic House Tour features first-time-ever open houses
... and gold leaf ceilings in the dining room and front parlor, the latter also featuring an original converted "gasolier" lighting fixture, he said. «Evansville Courier & Press, Nov 12»
9
Following The Film Lincoln Around Richmond: How One Surprising …
Davis' mansion is dripping with surprises—from its gasolier lighting system to the news that Davis' and his wife scandalized locals by sleeping ... «National Parks Traveler, Nov 12»
10
Home-Renovation TV in the Post-Bubble Era
Pinchot's wardrobe choices and his muted reaction when a shipment of gasolier globes arrives at his home in tiny pieces—no tears or shouts of ... «Slate Magazine, Feb 12»

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