ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (sports) A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk.
  2. present participle and gerund of weightlift

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