lightening

English

Etymology 1

Verb

lightening

1. present participle of lighten

Noun

lightening (plural lightenings)

1. (medicine) The sensation caused by the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labour
2. (nautical) The removal of cargo (especially crude oil) from a vessel in order to reduce its draft

Etymology 2

Noun

lightening

1. Misspelling of lightning.

Anagrams

• enlighting