weightlifting

Noun

weight=lift=ing

WORDNET DICTIONARY

weightlifting(n = noun.act) weightlift - bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights; Array

is a kind of anaerobic exercise, bodybuilding, muscle building, musclebuilding

has particulars: jerk, bench press, clean, clean and jerk, military press, press, snatch

Derived form verb weightlift₁

weightlifting, n. the sport or exercise of lifting a heavy weight, esp. a barbell.

Derivative

weightlifter n.

For further exploring for "weightlifting" in Webster Dictionary Online