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powerlifting

[ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.74 in modern English

Syllables
pow-er-lift-ing
IPA
[ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ]
21
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Uncountable

noun

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

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of powerlift

Example Sentences

Etymology

From power + lifting.

Usage

Derived Forms

powerbuilding

Frequently Paired Words

lift lifting parapowerlift parapowerlifter powerlift powerlifter weightlifting

Synonyms

parapowerlifting

Questions

How do you pronounce powerlifting?
The recorded pronunciation is [ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ].
What does powerlifting mean?
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.
Where does powerlifting come from?
From power + lifting.

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