alight

alight has 7 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• v. i.. To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount.
• v. i.. To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree; snow alights on a roof.
• v. i.. To come or chance (upon).
• a.. Lighted; lighted up; in a flame.
• v.. come down; "the birds alighted"
• v.. to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"
• a.. lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame"; "a night aflare with fireworks"; "candles alight on the tables"; "houses on fire"