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lighters

noun

plural of lighter

as in barges

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The dredge is conducted by crane and excavator barges that dig sand up and deposit it in another barge.

— Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of barges

Noun

Bambu also includes a surprisingly complete tool and maintenance kit with Allen keys, unclogging pins, spare filament cutters and wipers, extra screws, cleaning tools, and replacement wear items.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
Stagioni - what an intimate, special experience with the pizza cutters, and great wine/ambiance.

— Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Definition of cutters

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From there, the builder installs two clamping, adjustable keels called leeboards that act together like a centerboard.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Jennifer Jason Leigh, as the freshman with a lot to learn, proaches her Stacy with the most even of keels.

— Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of keels

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Momentus’ spacecraft can also serve as space tugs to ferry smaller satellites or experiments from one orbit to another.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Here, fat-tire bicycles seem to outnumber cars, hours are measured in sunscreen applications and tugs on fishing lines, and island nightlife belongs to nesting sea turtles.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of tugs

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These ardent vows notwithstanding, the riven Ahab periodically yearns for the peace and comforts of home while viewing such tender, human feelings as weakness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken, known for its hot chicken tenders, sliders and bites is set to open in a 2,533-square-foot space next to the Panera at 1717 Village West Parkway at Tanger Kansas City at Legends, according to a news release from the outlet mall.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

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