2. The act of unloading into a lighter, or of conveying by a lighter. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
lighterage — [līt′ər ij] n. 1. the loading or unloading of a ship, or transportation of goods, by means of a lighter, or barge 2. the charge for this … English World dictionary
lighterage — A small craft designed to transport cargo or personnel from ship to shore. Lighterage includes amphibians, landing craft, discharge lighters, causeways, and barges … Military dictionary
lighterage — noun Date: 15th century 1. the loading, unloading, or transportation of goods by means of a lighter 2. a price paid for lightering … New Collegiate Dictionary
lighterage — /luy teuhr ij/, n. 1. the use of lighters in loading and unloading ships and in transporting goods for short distances. 2. a fee paid for lighter service. [1475 85; LIGHTER2 + AGE] * * * … Universalium
lighterage — light·er·age || laɪtÉ™rɪdÊ’ n. transporting of goods in a lighter (flat bottomed barge); cargo transported by lighter … English contemporary dictionary
lighterage — noun the transference of cargo using a lighter … English new terms dictionary
lighterage — noun (U) the service of moving goods on a lighter, or the charge made for this service … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
lighterage — light·er·age … English syllables
lighterage — light•er•age [[t]ˈlaɪ tər ɪdʒ[/t]] n. 1) navig. the use of lighters in loading or unloading ships and in transporting goods for short distances 2) naut. navig. a fee paid for lighter service • Etymology: 1475–85 … From formal English to slang
lighterage — /ˈlaɪtərɪdʒ/ (say luytuhrij) noun 1. the use of lighters. 2. a fee paid for lighter service. {lighter2 + age} …
