Weight-lifting
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of weightlifting. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
"“Many American women are so undermuscled,” he [Richard Oliver Keelor] said, “that their basal metabolic rate is lower than it might be if they had good strength. If they had more muscle mass, they would burn more calories, not only during the time they are exercising but in daily living.” As a result, he said, weight-lifting is a far better way for women to keep their figures trim than starvation diets, which, he said, can prodice malnutrition and psychological problems."
- 1 present participle and gerund of weight-lift form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"As Phil Pfister's 24-hour shift at Firestation 2 comes to a close, he switches his mind set from fire fighter, to strongman. Three years ago, the brawny, blue eyed, blond entered a strongman weight-lifting competition. He easily won and never looked back."
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