LIGHTER Meaning and
Definition
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Lighter can be defined as a small device or instrument, typically handheld, used for producing a flame in order to ignite flammable materials. It consists of a housing that contains a flammable fluid, such as butane or gasoline, and a mechanism that provides a continuous source of ignition. The ignition mechanism usually consists of a spark-producing flint or a piezoelectric crystal. When the trigger is pressed, it activates the ignition mechanism, creating a spark that ignites the flammable fluid. This spark then produces a flame that is used to light cigarettes, candles, or other combustible materials.
Lighters are commonly used for convenience and portability, allowing individuals to easily ignite fire wherever needed. They are frequently made of durable materials such as metal or plastic and are designed to be refillable. While lighters were originally invented for functional purposes, they have also become popular collectible items, with various designs, colors, and embellishments available in the market.
Lighters are widely used in various settings, including households, outdoor activities, and camping trips. With their compact size and ease of use, lighters have replaced matches for many applications and are considered an essential tool for those who need fire on demand. However, it is important to use lighters responsibly and follow safety precautions to prevent accidents or misuse of the flames they produce.
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• One who or that which lights; to bring to light, to reveal; to discover; to come to light, to be discovered; the light of the countenance, favour; smiles; to light on a thing, to fall in with it-that is, to have light on it; to see the light, to be born; to come into existence; to stand in one's own light, to be the means of hindering one's own advancement or one's own good.
• A large flat-bottomed boat used in loading and unloading vessels.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of LIGHTER
The word "lighter" has multiple etymological origins, depending on its specific meaning.
1. As a noun meaning a small portable device used for igniting fires or lighting cigarettes, the word "lighter" comes from the Old English word "līhtan" which means "to lighten" or "to kindle". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*leuhtjaną", which shares the same meaning.
2. As a noun referring to a small flat-bottomed barge used for transferring goods or passengers between a ship and the shore, the word "lighter" originated from the Dutch word "lichter" or "luchter". It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "lichte", meaning "light" or "not heavy".
Both meanings of the word have distinct etymological origins, but they have evolved over time to be linked by their similar pronunciation and spelling.
Similar spelling words for LIGHTER
- lighterman,
- light-year,
- lighten,
- later,
- liter,
- lighterage,
- loiter,
- light air,
- listera,
- light,
- light hour,
- laughter,
- fighter,
- light year,
- Slighter,
- Lights,
- lister,
- listeria,
- lighted,
- Tighter,
- litter.
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