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Definition of Weightlifting
1. Noun. Bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights.
Exact synonyms: Weightlift
Generic synonyms: Anaerobic Exercise, Bodybuilding, Muscle Building, Musclebuilding
Specialized synonyms: Jerk, Bench Press, Clean, Clean And Jerk, Military Press, Press, Snatch
Derivative terms: Weightlift
Generic synonyms: Anaerobic Exercise, Bodybuilding, Muscle Building, Musclebuilding
Specialized synonyms: Jerk, Bench Press, Clean, Clean And Jerk, Military Press, Press, Snatch
Derivative terms: Weightlift
Definition of Weightlifting
1. Noun. (sports) A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk. ¹
2. Noun. A form of exercise in which weights are lifted. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com