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Barge, after being unloaded? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lighter

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'barge' is the definition.
(I know that lighter is a type of barge)

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(Other definitions for lighter that I've seen before include "Barge; igniter" , "relieved of some cargo?" , "Tender, launch" , "smoker may resort to it" , "Substitute for match" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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