Lifting - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˈlɪftɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word lifting
Brit.  |ˈlɪftɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word lifting
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to lift

noun

- Weightlifting; a form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
- Plastic surgery for tightening facial tissues and improving the facial appearance; facelift.

verb

- Present participle of lift.

Extra examples

He stays in good shape by lifting weights.

She started lifting weights to build muscle.

...the store manager always asked the brawniest person there to do the heavy lifting...

He had a dull ache in his back from lifting boxes all day.

He walked with an odd gait, a kind of shuffle, pushing his feet along the floor without lifting them.

...weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours...

Her workout includes running on the treadmill and lifting weights.

She could empty a pub full of drunks just by lifting one fist.

When lifting heavy weights, make sure that your back is straight.

Jan's depression seemed to be lifting at last.

She was lifting potatoes.

The care of old people necessarily involves quite a lot of heavy lifting.

If you have back problems you should avoid lifting heavy objects.

Any talk about lifting sanctions (=ending them) is premature.

My arms are sore from all the lifting.

Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×