1. shops that sell supplies and equipment for ships and boats
Usage: nautical; plural of chandlery
2. shops that sell candles and related items
Usage: traditional usage; plural of chandlery

Examples

• The harbor district had several chandleries selling rope, anchors, and navigation equipment.
• Sailors visited the chandleries to stock up on supplies before their voyage.
• The old chandleries near the wharf have been serving fishermen for generations.
• Modern chandleries also carry electronic navigation devices and safety gear.
• The quaint chandleries in the historic district still make handcrafted candles.
• Local chandleries provide everything from marine hardware to weather instruments.