weightlifter

noun — 2 senses

weightlifter

noun

US /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɚ/

Etymology From weight + lifter.

1

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports, Weightlifting A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.

2

A person who uses weights to train the muscles of the body, usually for strength or for improved performance in a sport.

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