light‧er /ˈlaɪtə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
[Word Family: noun: light, lighter, lighting, lightness; adjective: light, lighted, unlit; verb: light, lighten; adverb: lightly, light]

1. a small object that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes etc

2. a large open low boat used for loading and unloading ships

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lighter
noun
ADJ. cigar, cigarette | butane, gas, petrol | gold
VERB + LIGHTER flick He flicked his lighter but it didn't catch.
LIGHTER + VERB catch

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Lighter
An open or covered vessel which transfers cargo between ship and shore, used mainly in harbors and inland waterways. Lighters are generally used for shorter hauls than barges.

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