lifting

UK: ˈlɪftɪŋ | US: ˈlɪftɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. the action of raising something to a higher position

  2. n. (in weight training) the act of lifting weights as exercise

  3. adj. designed to lift or elevate

Structure
lift <raise>ing <noun/adj. suffix>
Etymology

The word "lifting" derives from the Old Norse "lypta" (to raise), which evolved into Middle English "liften." The suffix "-ing" is a productive English suffix used to form nouns (indicating action) or adjectives (indicating function). The combination reflects the mechanical or physical act of elevation, later extended metaphorically (e.g., "lifting spirits").

Examples

  1. Proper lifting techniques prevent back injuries.

  2. She added heavy lifting to her workout routine.

  3. The crane’s lifting capacity is 10 tons.

  4. His speech had a lifting effect on the audience.

  5. The lifting mechanism malfunctioned during construction.