lighter

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for lighter

lighter 🔊 /lajˈtɚ/

lighter : බත්තල

lighter definition

Noun.

  1. One who, or that which, lights; as, a lighter of lamps.
  2. 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.

Transitive verb. To convey by a lighter, as to or from the shore; as, to lighter the cargo of a ship.