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lighter

ligh·ter

UK/ˈlaɪtə/ US/ˈlaɪtɚ/ common
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

1.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

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2.

a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

  • “do you have a light?”
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3.

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

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Origin

From Middle English lightere, lyghtere, equivalent to light (“to unload, lighten”) + -er. Compare West Frisian lichter (“lighter ship”), Dutch lichter (“lighter ship”), Middle Low German lichter, lüchter, lüchtære (“a small ship that lightens a load, lighter ship”).

Phrases

  • cigar lighter
  • fag lighter
  • jet lighter
  • lighter fluid
  • lighter screw
  • lump the lighter
  • pipe lighter
  • table lighter

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