Lighter (Noun)
Meaning 1
A device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- I always carry a lighter in my purse in case I need to light a candle or a cigarette.
- He asked his friend for a lighter to light the barbecue pit.
- The campers used a reliable lighter to start the campfire on the wet wood.
- She reached into her bag and found her lighter to ignite the birthday candles.
- The scout leader made sure each of the boys brought a waterproof lighter on the camping trip.
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Meaning 2
A flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals).
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A substance used to ignite or kindle a fire.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- I left the lighter in the shed near the matches in case you wanted to make s'mores at the bonfire later tonight.
- His addiction made it a rare instance he traveled far from home without packing an actual pipe plus tarter coating sterner best.
- Outside as both broke charcoal each heard snapping sparks and were all happy each have own non expend disposable on back long hiking trails alone.
- The old style brass lighter was placed on the museum shelf to showcase how far technology has come in the art of smoking.
- Lighter felt extremely old fashioned in pocket so stopped carrying one but would always bring out when relatives smoked after diner while camping.