"lightering" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lightering (uncountable)
  1. The process of transferring cargo or fuel off of a sunken or grounded ship, making it easier to refloat. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-lightering-en-noun-mdCvqh~I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 89 11

Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} lightering
  1. present participle and gerund of lighter Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: lighter Related terms: lighter
    Sense id: en-lightering-en-verb-cnMmcdxp

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