English Explanatory Dictionary

lightening

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of lighten
noun
  1. The act or result of making something light or lighter.
  2. The sensation caused by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labour
  3. The removal of cargo (especially crude oil) from a vessel in order to reduce its draft
noun
  1. Alternative form of lightning.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/

Word forms

lightening lightenings

Etymology

Doublet of lightning.

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