weightlifting
[ weyt-lif-ting ]
noun
the act, art, or sport of lifting barbells of given poundages in a prescribed manner, as a competitive event or conditioning exercise.
Origin of weightlifting
1Other words from weightlifting
- weightlifter, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for weightlifting
weightlifting
/ (ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ) /
noun
the sport of lifting barbells of specified weights in a prescribed manner for competition or exercise
Derived forms of weightlifting
- weightlifter, noun
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