Definition of light

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Light (superl.) Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy..

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Laugh :: Laugh (v. i.) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter..
Incoercible :: Incoercible (a.) That can note be confined in, or excluded from, vessels, like ordinary fluids, gases, etc.; -- said of the imponderable fluids, heat, light, electricity, etc..
Light-fingered :: Light-fingered (a.) Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts.
Malice :: Malice (n.) Enmity of heart; malevolence; ill will; a spirit delighting in harm or misfortune to another; a disposition to injure another; a malignant design of evil.
Transparency :: Transparency (n.) That which is transparent; especially, a picture painted on thin cloth or glass, or impressed on porcelain, or the like, to be viewed by natural or artificial light, which shines through it..
Glisten :: Glisten (v. i.) To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening stars..
Obstruct :: Obstruct (v. t.) To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation..
Twitch :: Twitch (n.) A stick with a hole in one end through which passes a loop, which can be drawn tightly over the upper lip or an ear of a horse. By twisting the stick the compression is made sufficiently painful to keep the animal quiet during a slight surgical operation..
Alight :: Alight (v. i.) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree; snow alights on a roof..
Mantilla :: Mantilla (n.) A lady's light cloak of cape of silk, velvet, lace, or the like..
Ticklish :: Ticklish (a.) Sensible to slight touches; easily tickled; as, the sole of the foot is very ticklish; the hardened palm of the hand is not ticklish..
Gleam :: Gleam (v. t.) To shine; to cast light; to glitter.
Volatile :: Volatile (a.) Fig.: Light-hearted; easily affected by circumstances; airy; lively; hence, changeable; fickle; as, a volatile temper..
Giddy-paced :: Giddy-paced (a.) Moving irregularly; flighty; fickle.
Alighted :: Alighted (imp. & p. p.) of Aligh.
Leaven :: Leaven (n.) Any substance that produces, or is designed to produce, fermentation, as in dough or liquids; esp., a portion of fermenting dough, which, mixed with a larger quantity of dough, produces a general change in the mass, and renders it light; yeast; barm..
Disregard :: Disregard (v. t.) Not to regard; to pay no heed to; to omit to take notice of; to neglect to observe; to slight as unworthy of regard or notice; as, to disregard the admonitions of conscience..
Flying :: Flying (v. i.) Moving in the air with, or as with, wings; moving lightly or rapidly; intended for rapid movement..
Dimple :: Dimple (n.) A slight indentation on any surface.
Carbine :: Carbine (n.) A short, light musket or rifle, esp. one used by mounted soldiers or cavalry..
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