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