English Explanatory Dictionary

weightlifting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
  2. A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of weightlift

Pronunciation

/ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-weightlifting.wav

Word forms

weightlifting weight lifting weight-lifting

Etymology

From weight + lifting.

Synonyms

weight training pumping iron

Related words

powerlifting weightlifting on Wikiversity

Derived words

weightlifting chalk
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