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noun
A strength sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. The maximum weight lifted in each event is totalled for a final score.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: disability sports
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Synonyms: parapowerlifting
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of powerlift
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From power + lifting.
From powerlift + -ing.
Across languages
20 source translations are retained for this English entry.
