candlestick

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a type of graph that shows if a stock price went up or down during a day.

n. a price chart used in technical analysis that displays the high, low, open, and closing prices of a security for a specific period.

“The trader looked at the green candlestick to see how much the price rose.”

“A long red candlestick on the daily chart indicated a significant sell-off, suggesting that bearish sentiment was dominating the market.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a position where you lie on your shoulders and point your legs straight up.

n. a body position in gymnastics where the performer balances on their upper back and shoulders with legs extended vertically.

“The coach told the children to hold the candlestick position for ten seconds.”

“The gymnast transitioned smoothly from a roll into a perfect candlestick, maintaining a straight line from her hips to her toes.”

C2 · Proficiency Technical · Informal

v. when a parachute fails to open and looks like a long, thin candle.

v. to fail to deploy properly, resulting in the canopy remaining thin and tapered like a candle flame.

“The skydiver had to use his backup chute after the main one started to candlestick.”

“Witnesses reported seeing the primary canopy candlestick during the descent, forcing the jumper to cut away and deploy the reserve.”