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powerlifting.

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.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ]
  1. 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.

    uncountable
  2. A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From power + lifting.

verb[ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ]
  1. present participle and gerund of powerlift

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From powerlift + -ing.

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