adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To lift something again.

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to a pumping system that raises the level of water that is flowing in a waterway. not-comparable

   "A relift pump would then raise the water to another concrete-lined canal on compacted fill."

Example

More examples

"A relift pump would then raise the water to another concrete-lined canal on compacted fill."

Etymology

From re- + lift.

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