Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lightering

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.01 in modern English

Syllables: ligh-ter-ing
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of transferring cargo or fuel off of a sunken or grounded ship, making it easier to refloat.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of lighter

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

lighter

Questions

What does lightering mean?: The process of transferring cargo or fuel off of a sunken or grounded ship, making it easier to refloat.

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