Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "sconce" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

ensconce

Etymologically Related To

abscond

Context

architecture

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bracket earthwork fort fortress light light source shelter wall bracket

Type Of (IsA)

bracket earthwork fortress light shelter wall light

Related Terms

abscond

Related Terms

abscond fine floe forfeit fort fortification ice mulct poll tax squinch

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