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lighterage

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light·er·age  (ltr-j)
n. Nautical
1. Transportation of goods on a lighter.
2. The fee charged for lightering.
lighterage [ˈlaɪtərɪdʒ]
n
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) the conveyance or loading and unloading of cargo by means of a lighter
2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) the charge for this service
lighterage
a fee charged for transportation by lighter.
See also: Dues and Payment
A small craft designed to transport cargo or personnel from ship to shore. Lighterage includes amphibians, landing craft, discharge lighters, causeways, and barges.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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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