lightering
Speech parts
1. lightering - Noun
2. lightering - Verb
Meaning
lightering (uncountable)
The process of transferring cargo or fuel off of a sunken or grounded ship, making it easier to refloat.
lightering
present participle of lighter
Related terms
Examples
His work in the latter stages of the Great Northern War (ending in 1721), for example, was dominated by lightering duties.
Small boats can provide transport or convey cargo ( lightering ) to and from large ships.