noun
tall candlestick; tall lamp stand
Refers to a tall stand for a candle or oil lamp, often used in traditional settings. The term is somewhat specialized and not an everyday household word.
寺の本堂には古い高灯台が置いてある。
An old tall candlestick is placed in the temple's main hall.
高灯台に火をともして、
They lit the tall lamp stand to brighten the room.