English dictionary

lighter

/'l/aI/t/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

noun.substance

Synonyms igniter ignitor

Source: WordNet 3.0
a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

noun.artifact

Synonyms igniter ignitor light

Source: WordNet 3.0
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

noun.artifact

Synonyms barge flatboat hoy

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who, or that which, lights; as, a <i>lighter</i> of lamps.

noun

Source: webster1913
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.

noun

Source: webster1913

transport in a flatbottom boat

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to <i>lighter</i> the cargo of a ship.

verb

Source: webster1913