weightlifter

English

noun
Definitions
  • (weightlifting) A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.
  • A person who uses weights to train the muscles of the body, usually for strength or for improved performance in a sport.

Etymology

Compound from English weight + English lifter.

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English

lifter

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