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View synonyms for lifter

lifter

[ lif-ter ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that lifts.
  2. Machinery. a device or machine part used for lifting another part, as a cam used for lifting a valve in an engine.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lifter1

First recorded in 1525–35; lift + -er 1
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Example Sentences

Typically, beginner sets are lighter, with weight between five to 25 pounds, while sets for more advanced lifters can range between 10 to 55 pounds.

Cummings is a first-time Olympian and four-time Junior World Champion weight lifter.

The inexpensive Fitueyes stand is a heavy lifter without a hefty price tag.

Even experienced runners and lifters can feel as if they’re doing something wrong by not supplementing.

GREAT VALUEAnother from the newly official category of prosecco rosé, this tart, refreshing bubbly hits the spot for an informal celebration or pre-dinner mood lifter.

The likely competitors also count three women in their ranks, including Syria's first-ever female weight lifter, Soraya Sabah.

On account of the boiling water, the jars should be handled with a jar lifter, as in Fig. 14.

One should have a plate lifter, or use rubber finger-tips when handling the plates with this solution.

Transfer to a glass capsule containing the selected staining fluid, by means of a section lifter.

The stove lifter, the match box and all the other objects watched him with interest as he strutted back and forth.

The stove lifter lay upon his iron side and looked across the top of the shelf which stood above the stove.

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