powerlifting
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.
verb
- present participle and gerund of powerlift
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Etymology
From power + lifting.
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