Light"er (?), n.
One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.
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Light"er, n. [D. ligter, fr. ligt light. See Light not heavy.] Naut.
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 screw Mach., a screw for adjusting the distance between the stones in a grinding mill by raising or lowering the bridgetree.
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Light"er, v. t.
To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.
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