Definition of lighter
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a large usually flat-bottomed barge used especially in unloading or loading ships
lighter
verb
lightered; lightering; lighters
Definition of lighter (Entry 2 of 3)
: to convey by a lighter
lighter
noun (2)Definition of lighter (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of lighter was in the 14th century
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