A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).

To transfer (cargo or passengers) to or from a ship by means of a lighter or other small vessel.

comparative form of light: more light

comparative form of light: more light

The lowest rank of a commissioned army officer, below a lieutenant.

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A commissioned officer in the British Army or Royal Marines or the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, or United States Air Force, ranked above a major general and below a general.

(intransitive, cricket, of the umpires) To ask the batsmen if they wish to continue playing in conditions of poor light. If they do not, play is suspended for bad light.

(cricket) A weather condition where the light is so poor that the umpires feel that to continue playing would be dangerous. / (figuratively) An unfavourable presentation.

A folding magnifying glass which, when unfolded, forms a frame for the lens at a pre-focussed distance. Commonly used in stamp collecting.