lighter-out

noun

light·​er-out
ˈlītəˈrau̇t
plural -s
: a worker who inspects the lining of beer barrels by inserting a light through the side hole and looking through the top

Word History

Etymology

light out, verb + -er

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“Lighter-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighter-out. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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