Phrase guide

light along

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To lift or carry anything along the deck; to help in hauling along.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • to light along a cable or sail

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Phrasal verb from light (“to make less heavy”, verb) + along (“forward”, adverb).