Weightlifting Meaning in English

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US

ˈweɪtˌɫɪftɪŋ

WAYT-lif-ting

UK

wˈeɪtlɪftɪŋ

WAYT-lif-ting

Definition

A sport or exercise where people lift heavy weights to build strength or compete against others.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used as an uncountable noun. It refers to both the general activity at the gym and the competitive Olympic sport. Collocations: 'weightlifting competition', 'weightlifting routine'. Don't confuse with 'bodybuilding', which focuses more on muscle size and appearance.

• Spanish: levantamiento de pesas
• Portuguese (BR): levantamento de peso
• Portuguese (PT): halterofilismo
• Chinese (Simplified): 举重
• Chinese (Traditional): 舉重
• Hindi: भारोत्तोलन
• Arabic: رفع الأثقال
• Bengali: ওজনোত্তোলন
• Russian: тяжёлая атлетика
• Japanese: ウエイトリフティング
• Vietnamese: cử tạ
• Korean: 역도
• Turkish: halter kaldırma
• Urdu: وزن اٹھانا
• Indonesian: angkat besi

Example Sentences

Many people enjoy weightlifting at the gym.

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Weightlifting can make your muscles stronger.

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There is a weightlifting competition next weekend.

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I started weightlifting last year and I love how much energy I have now.

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He broke a national record in weightlifting!

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For me, weightlifting is the best way to clear my mind after a long day.

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