lighter (n.)

  1. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

    [ Syn: igniter , ignitor ]

  2. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; do you have a light?

    [ Syn: light , igniter , ignitor ]

  3. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

    [ Syn: barge , flatboat , hoy ]

    lighter (v.)

  1. transport in a flatbottom boat

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