noun
lifting
LIHF-tihng
noun
1
The action of raising something, or the process of doing so.
"Proper lifting technique protects your back."
2
Weightlifting; exercise involving lifting weights.
"He does lifting three times a week at the gym."
3
Cosmetic surgery to tighten sagging facial skin; short for "face lifting."
"She was considering lifting to smooth out her jawline."
How to Use Lifting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of raising something, working out with weights, or a cosmetic facelift.
Common pairings
heavy lifting
weight lifting
facial lifting
Word Forms
liftings plural
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