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Meaning of
lighter
in English
lighter
us
//ˈlaɪ.tər//
uk
//ˈlaɪ.tə//
#common
Lemma:
light
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Plural
lighters
Definitions
Noun
a
handheld
device
for
creating
fire
;
igniting
cigarettes
a
flat
boat
for
transporting
heavy
loads
;
short
distances
a
handheld
device
for
making
fire
;
portable
Verb
to
transfer
cargo
using
a
smaller
vessel
to
unload
cargo
;
reducing
a
ship's
weight
to
unload
cargo
or
fuel
(
from
a
ship
)
to
reduce
weight
Adjective
having
little
weight
;
easy
to
handle
easy
to
endure
or
perform
;
requires
little
effort
low
in
calories
,
fat
,
etc
.;
healthier
option
unimportant
;
having
little
value
or
significance
Compounds / Phrases
lamplighter
highlighters
candlelighter
candlelighters