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censers, plural;
  1. A container in which incense is burned, typically during a religious ceremony

  1. a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
  2. Censers are any type of vessels made for burning incense. These vessels vary greatly in size, form, and material of construction. ...
  3. (censers) A metal pot on a chain with incense burning in it. They are still used in some churches today. The priest swings the censer and the sweet-smelling smoke is spread about the church.
  4. (Gr. Thymiato; Sl. kadillo). A metal vessel hung on chains, used in church ceremonies for burning incense. There are twelve small bells attached to the chains, representing the message of the twelve Apostles.
  5. A stone or metal bowl, or an enclosed container with holes pierced in it, which is used for burning incense TT ; in Assyrian rituals TT  it was often paired with a torch TT .
  6. A vessel suspended by chains, and used for burning
  7. a vessel in which incense is burned, esp. during religious services. related to incense. Not related to one who censors literature or who subjects misconduct to censure.
  8. New Creature sacrifices offered in harmony with the Divine will.
  9. a device that causes hazy images, which take you into high orbit.
  10. Vessel used to hold incense; may be carried or used to cense people or objects as a form of symbolic cleansing or blessing.
  11. A heat-proof container in which incense is smouldered. An incense burner. It symbolized the Element of Air.
  12. A metal bowl with chains and usually a cover in which a charcoal is lit and incense is burned. The censer may be swung about to move the smoke of the incense up and around. Also called a thurible.
  13. A vessel upon which the incense was burned in the sanctuary.
  14. The vessel that bears the charcoal and incense, symbolic of the prayers we offer to God.
  15. An item, usually of metal (brass), used for burning incense.
  16. Incense burner - usually a perforated container of some sort.
  17. Sometimes found inside a Hall, but more often outside, receptacles for incense may be of stone, bronze, or other heavy non-flammable materials.  Many are like large round bowls, though some are square.  Others are enclosed, and devotees must reach inside to place their sticks of incense.
  18. (sen-ser) a container in which to hold buring incense.*
  19. A container for burning incense. Usually a large dish with sand in it to absorb the heat from the incense charcoal. Can also be the type suspended from chains so that it can be carried to consecrate or purify an area. Also called a thurible.
  20. A container in which incense is smoldered or burned. It symbolises the element of air. Often a censer is used during ritual to "cense" an area, generally by moving the censer around the area and especially around the circle as a means of purification.
  21. a container, probably a ladle or shovel-like device, used for carrying live coals of fire, on which incense were burned (Num. 16:6,17-18,37-39,46). The censers of the tabernacle were of bronze (Ex. 27:3; Lev. 16:12); those of the Temple were "of pure gold" (I Kings 7:50; II Chr. 4:22).
  22. A decorated metal container which holds burning charcoal, onto which incense is placed for fragrant smoke in liturgical services. In Eastern Churches, there may be bells on the chains that support the bowl.
  23. A Wiccan Tool. An incense burner that is usually hung from a chain. In it's simplest form, it is a shallow bowl filled with sand. Censers represent Air even though they do contain fire. Refer to thurible.
  24. an incense holder/burner