Lifter: meaning, definitions and examples
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lifter
[ หlษชf.tษr ]
weight training
A lifter is a person who lifts weights, typically as part of a strength training program or in competitive events such as powerlifting or Olympic weightlifting. Lifters often engage in various exercises to improve their strength and physique.
Synonyms
bodybuilder, powerlifter, weightlifter.
Examples of usage
- The lifter won the competition with an impressive total weight lifted.
- She has been a dedicated lifter for over five years.
- Many lifters focus on their technique to avoid injuries.
mechanical
A lifter can also refer to a device or component used to elevate or support objects, commonly used in machinery or equipment. These types of lifters are designed to assist in moving heavy loads safely.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The construction site used a hydraulic lifter to move the steel beams.
- This model of lifter can raise up to 500 pounds with ease.
- Lifters are essential for heavy equipment operation.
Translations
Translations of the word "lifter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น levantador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเค เคพเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hebel
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengangkat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะนะพะผะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ podnoลnik
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท รฉlรฉvateur
- souleveur
- souleveuse
๐ช๐ธ elevador
- levantador
- levantadora
๐น๐ท kaldฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆฌํํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงูุน
๐จ๐ฟ zdvihaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ zdvihรกk
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ๆบ
- ๅ้ๅจ
- ๆๅ่
๐ธ๐ฎ dvigalo
๐ฎ๐ธ lyftari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉัะตัะณัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaldฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ elevador
Etymology
The word "lifter" originates from the Old English term 'lifting', which derives from the verb 'lift'. The root of this verb can be traced back to the Germanic languages, where similar forms are found. By the 14th century, 'lift' was used in English to refer to raising something to a higher position. The '-er' suffix indicates a person or thing that performs an action, thus transforming the verb into a noun that specifically denotes someone who lifts weights. Over time, the term has been adopted in various contexts, including sports and engineering, illustrating its versatility in the English language.