Weightlifting
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Weightlifting is a noun meaning A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
Meaning
A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
More Meanings
- (sports) A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk.
- present participle and gerund of weightlift
Word Forms
- weight lifting
- weight-lifting
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