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lightening

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/

The English word “lightening” has 3 meanings listed here.

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

Etymology

Doublet of lightning.

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