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:
- umiak
- shell
- catboat
- coble
- currach
- schooner
- dory
- dhow
- scull
- dragger
- punt
- yacht
- ketch
- trawler
- flatboat
- caïque
- dink
- johnboat
- wherry
- bateau
- tub
- sampan
- coracle
- hooker
- scalloper
- outrigger
- curragh
- gig
- pram
- garvey
- piragua
- shrimper
- pinnace
- surfboat
- rowing boat
- sailboat
- catamaran
- seiner
- scow
- paddleboat
- shallop
- dugout
- cockleshell
- gillnetter
- workboat
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
towboat,keel, hoy, tug, cutter, lifeboat, jolly boat, auxiliary, narrow boat, tender
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.
