weight-lifting

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A sport or exercise activity: "weight-lifting" refers to the activity or sport of lifting heavy objects, typically barbells or dumbbells, to develop strength, muscle mass, or as a competitive event.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • He has been doing weight-lifting for three years to build muscle. (The sport or exercise of lifting heavy weights.)
    • Weight-lifting is an Olympic sport that tests maximum strength. (The competitive activity of lifting barbells.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to take up weight-lifting": to begin participating in the activity.

    • She decided to take up weight-lifting to improve her overall fitness. (She started the exercise routine.)

  • "competitive weight-lifting": the sport where athletes compete in lifts like the snatch and clean and jerk.

    • Competitive weight-lifting requires strict technique and training. (The organized sport with rules and competitions.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Weightlifter (n): a person who engages in weight-lifting.

    • The weightlifter set a new personal record at the gym. (The person who lifts weights.)

  • Weightlifting (n): an alternative spelling of weight-lifting, often used interchangeably.

    • Weightlifting is a common form of resistance training. (The same activity.)
Synonyms
  • Strength training: exercise aimed at increasing muscular strength.
  • Powerlifting: a specific type of weight-lifting focusing on squat, bench press, and deadlift.
  • Bodybuilding: a related activity focused on muscle size and definition, often using weights.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Lift weights: to perform weight-lifting exercises.
    • He goes to the gym to lift weights every morning. (Engage in weight-lifting.)
Related Idioms

  • Pull one's weight: to do one's fair share of work (metaphorical, not directly related to weight-lifting).

    • Everyone in the team must pull their weight to finish the project. (Contribute equally.)

  • Heavy lifting: metaphorically, the most difficult or important part of a task.

    • The manager did the heavy lifting on the report. (The hardest work.)