noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.
2. 2
   an athlete who lifts barbells wordnet
3. 3
   A person who uses weights to train the muscles of the body, usually for strength or for improved performance in a sport.

Synonyms

All synonyms

acrobataerialistliftertightrope walkertumbler

Example

More examples

"You don't look like a weightlifter."

Etymology

From weight + lifter.

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