powerlifting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strength sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. The maximum weight lifted in each event is totalled for a final score.
  2. A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of powerlift

Pronunciation

[ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-powerlifting.wav

Word forms

powerlifting

Etymology

From power + lifting.

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