Meaning of lighter in English

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Verb
lighter
Definitions
1. transport in a flatbottom boat
Derived terms
Noun
lighter
Etymology
late Middle English: from light (in the sense ‘unload’), or from Middle Low German luchter
Definitions
1. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
Derived terms
- ignite
- light
2. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
Examples
- « do you have a light? »
Derived terms
3. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
Derived terms
- barge

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