weightlifting
noun/ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #12,468 most common English word
Meaning
a sport or exercise in which a person lifts heavy barbells or weights as a competitive or fitness activity.
Example sentence
She has been training in weightlifting for three years and can now lift twice her body weight.
Synonyms & related words
- powerlifting
- bodybuilding
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