Weightlifting

usgb/ˈweɪtlɪftɪŋ/
noun

A sport where you lift heavy objects made of metal above your head.

She participates in weightlifting in her spare time.
Visual representation of "weightlifting" - A sport where you lift heavy objects made of metal above your head

Often appears as...

  • competitive weightlifting
  • olympic weightlifting
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Sport Specificity

Recognize that 'weightlifting' refers to a competitive sport, not general weight training.

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He won a gold medal in weightlifting at the state championship.
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Formal Contexts

'Weightlifting' can be used in formal contexts when discussing the sport or referencing athletes.

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The weightlifting competition at the Olympics drew a global audience.
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Gender Neutral

The term 'weightlifting' is gender-neutral and applies to both male and female athletes.

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The weightlifting team includes both women and men.
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