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light·er·age

(lī′tər-ĭj)

n. Nautical

1. Transportation of goods on a lighter.

2. The fee charged for lightering.

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lighterage

(ˈlaɪtərɪdʒ)

1. (Nautical Terms) the conveyance or loading and unloading of cargo by means of a lighter

2. (Nautical Terms) the charge for this service

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light•er•age

(ˈlaɪ tər ɪdʒ)

n.

1. the use of lighters in loading or unloading ships and in transporting goods for short distances.

2. a fee paid for lighter service.

[1475–85]

lighterage

A small craft designed to transport cargo or personnel from ship to shore. Lighterage includes amphibians, landing craft, discharge lighters, causeways, and barges.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

lighterage

a fee charged for transportation by lighter.

See also: Dues and Payment

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Noun	1.	lighterage - the fee charged for carrying goods in lighters fee - a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
	2.	lighterage - the transportation of goods on a lighter transfer, transferral, transportation, conveyance, transport - the act of moving something from one location to another

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