lightered
verb (transitive) as in strong fondness
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Example:The ship's crew performed lightening operations before attempting to cross the shoal area.
Definition:The act of reducing the load or draft of a vessel, typically by removing cargo or pouring out water, to make it more manageable for passage through shallow waters or other constraints.
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Example:Draft reduction was necessary to lightered the ship and allow it to pass through the narrow canal successfully.
Definition:The process of decreasing a vessel's draft, often through the removal of ballast or adjusting the load to make it more suitable for navigating shallow or restricted waters.
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