lighter

[Light·er]

A substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

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One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.

Noun
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

Noun
a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?"

Noun
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

Verb
transport in a flatbottom boat


n.
One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.

n.
A large boat or barge, mainly used in unloading or loading vessels which can not reach the wharves at the place of shipment or delivery.

v. t.
To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.


Lighter

Light"er , n. One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.

Lighter

Light"er, n. [D. ligter, fr. ligt light. See Light not heavy.] (Naut.) A large boat or barge, mainly, used in unloading or loading vessels which can not reach the wharves at the place of shipment or delivery. Lighter screw (Mach.), a screw for adjusting the distance between the stones in a grinding mill by raising or lowering the bridgetree.

Lighter

Light"er, v. t. To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.

One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.

A large boat or barge, mainly, used in unloading or loading vessels which can not reach the wharves at the place of shipment or delivery.

To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.

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Usage Examples

Lighter computers and lighter sensors would let you have more function in a given weight, which is very important if you are launching things into space, and you have to pay by the pound to put things there.

Going meat-free can make a huge difference. Studies show that vegetarians are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters and that a vegetarian diet reduces our risk of heart disease by 40 percent and adds seven or more years to our lifespan.

Of course, I will continue to share my favorite Southern recipes, just like my mama, grandmother and family shared with me over the years. And now, I'll be adding a little bit of a lighter touch to some of these wonderful dishes.

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Other Usage Examples

A person's fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.

Modern science, then, so far from being an enemy of romance, is seen on every hand to be its sympathetic and resourceful friend, its swift and irresistible helper in its serious need, and an indulgent minister to its lighter fancies.

The flowery style is not unsuitable to public speeches or addresses, which amount only to compliment. The lighter beauties are in their place when there is nothing more solid to say but the flowery style ought to be banished from a pleading, a sermon, or a didactic work.

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