meaning of lighter
1. One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.
2. 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.
3. To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.
4. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads especially on canals
Related Words
lighter | lighter-than-air | lighter-than-air craft | lighterage | lighterman | lightermen |
