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LIGHTERAGE

\lˈa͡ɪtəɹɪd͡ʒ], \lˈa‍ɪtəɹɪd‍ʒ], \l_ˈaɪ_t_ə_ɹ_ɪ_dʒ]\

Definitions of LIGHTERAGE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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the transportation of goods on a lighter

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the transportation of goods on a lighter

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The act of unloading into a lighter, or of conveying by a lighter.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

The act of unloading into a lighter, or of conveying by a lighter.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

The unloading of a cargo by large open barges; charge made for such work.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Price paid for unloading ships by lighters: the act of thus unloading.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The price paid for unloading ships by lighters; the act of unloading into lighters.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The price paid for the use of a lighter.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The price paid for unloading ships by lighters or boats; also, the act of unloading into, the lighters.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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