1. (

• sconce ,

) a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather ;

2. (

• sconce ,

) a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate ;

3. (

• sconce ,

) a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce ;

4. (

• sconce

) a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light ;