lightening
- n descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
- n changing to a lighter color
- v make more cheerful
- v reduce the weight on; make lighter
- v become more cheerful
- v make lighter or brighter
- v become lighter
- v alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
lighter
- n a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
- n a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- n a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
- v transport in a flatbottom boat
- a of comparatively little physical weight or density
- a (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
- a of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
- a not great in degree or quantity or number
- a psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
- a characterized by or emitting light
- s (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
- s easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
- s (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
- s (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- s moving easily and quickly; nimble
- s demanding little effort; not burdensome
- a of little intensity or power or force
- a (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
- s weak and likely to lose consciousness
- s very thin and insubstantial
- s marked by temperance in indulgence
- s less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
- s having little importance
- s intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
- s silly or trivial
- s designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
- s having relatively few calories
- s (of sleep) easily disturbed
- s casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
lighterage
- n the fee charged for carrying goods in lighters
- n the transportation of goods on a lighter
lightheadedness
- n a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
- n a frivolous lack of prudence
lightheartedness
- n the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
lighthorse harry lee
- n soldier of the American Revolution (1756-1818)
lighthouse
- n a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
lignin
- n a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants