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  1. 1. n. One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. transport in a flatbottom boat Source: wordnet
  8. 8. One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps. 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. Lighter screw (Mach.), a screw for adjusting the distance between the stones in a grinding mill by raising or lowering the bridgetree. To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship. Source: webster
  9. 9. n:100 n. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires v. transport in a flatbottom boat Source: ecdict

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