lighter (Meaning)
lighter (n)
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
lighter (v)
transport in a flatbottom boat
lighter (n.)
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 (v. t.)
To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lighter
Synonyms:
- garvey
- dugout
- tub
- shell
- gillnetter
- wherry
- umiak
- workboat
- ketch
- gig
- bateau
- caïque
- outrigger
- schooner
- pram
- trawler
- surfboat
- shrimper
- catamaran
- hooker
- dink
- coble
- punt
- curragh
- piragua
- paddleboat
- seiner
- dory
- scull
- yacht
- coracle
- sampan
- shallop
- scalloper
- johnboat
- catboat
- dragger
- cockleshell
- pinnace
- dhow
- sailboat
- currach
- rowing boat
- scow
- flatboat
lighter Sentence Examples
- I need a lighter to ignite the campfire.
- The lighter was flickering, casting an ethereal glow on the surrounding faces.
- A disposable lighter is a convenient tool for countless tasks.
- The wind made it difficult to keep the lighter lit.
- The lighter fluid was almost empty, threatening to extinguish the flame at any moment.
- The pilot light on the stove wouldn't stay lit without a lighter.
- She used a lighter to light the birthday candles.
- The heavy-duty lighter was designed to withstand extreme conditions.
- The lighter was adorned with a stylish engraving, making it a unique accessory.
- The glow of the lighter illuminated the dark alleyway, revealing a hidden path.
FAQs About the word lighter
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire, a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires, a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially
tender, barge,keel, lifeboat, towboat, tug, narrow boat, keelboat, jolly boat, hoy
No antonyms found.
I need a lighter to ignite the campfire.
The lighter was flickering, casting an ethereal glow on the surrounding faces.
A disposable lighter is a convenient tool for countless tasks.
The wind made it difficult to keep the lighter lit.
