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lighter2

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪtə/

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Definition of lighter

noun

  • a flat-bottomed barge or other unpowered boat used to transfer goods to and from ships in harbour.

Derivatives

lighterman

noun (plural lightermen)

Origin:

late Middle English: from light2 (in the sense 'unload'), or from Middle Low German luchter

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