What does lighterage mean?
Definitions for lighterage
ˈlaɪ tər ɪdʒlighter·age
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Princeton's WordNet
lighteragenoun
the fee charged for carrying goods in lighters
lighteragenoun
the transportation of goods on a lighter
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lighterage
Lighterage refers to the process or business of transporting goods, cargo, or materials by a lighter, which is a type of flat-bottomed barge. This term is often used in maritime operations and situations where a ship cannot reach the port or harbor due to shallow waters, and goods have to be unloaded onto lighters for transport to the shore.
Webster Dictionary
Lighteragenoun
the price paid for conveyance of goods on a lighter
Lighteragenoun
the act of unloading into a lighter, or of conveying by a lighter
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
lighterage
The process in which small craft are used to transport cargo or personnel from ship to shore. Lighterage may be performed using amphibians, landing craft, discharge lighters, causeways, and barges.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
lighterage
The charge made for the hire of a lighter.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lighterage in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lighterage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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