Very light

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of pyrotechnic flare used as a signal or temporary illumination.
noun
  1. A size classification below that of sublight and above that of ultralight.
  2. Ellipsis of very light jet (“VLJ”).
  3. Ellipsis of very light aircraft.
  4. A type of microlight, an aircraft type similar to ultralight or sailplane.
  5. An aircraft fitting the size classification.
adj
  1. Peratining to the verylight classification.
  2. Alternative form of very-light.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛɹi lʌɪt/

Word forms

Very light Very lights

Etymology

Named after Edward W Very, a 19th-century US naval officer.

Related words

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