lifting
/ˈlɪf.tɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: liftings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action or process by which something is lifted; elevation
Noun
Examples
For some moments he stood there contemplating the little fellows as they went about their work in their business-like way, taking no notice of his presence other than the liftings of their heads now and then, as if to ascertain if he were still there.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Weightlifting; a form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
Noun
Examples
2008, Lou Schuler, "Foreward", in Nate Green, Built for Show, page xi
When I started lifting in 1970, I was the skinniest thirteen-year-old I knew.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lifting” mean?
The action or process by which something is lifted; elevation
Is “lifting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.