lighter
lahy ter
- 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
- This is notably ironic, since the car's creator the smooth-talking Malcolm Bricklin didn't include an ashtray or lighter in the car, to discourage smoking.
- Higgins' tank lighter came through fine .
- Fiberglass was the '50s carbon fiber tough, versatile, lighter than steel and more affordable than aluminum.