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lifter

/ˈlɪf.tər/

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noun

/ˈlɪf.tər/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее спортсмена, поднимающего штангу, или вора, крадущего товары из магазина.

A noun referring to an athlete who lifts barbells, or a thief who steals goods from a store.

  1. WeightlifterB1formalsport

    An athlete who lifts barbells or heavy weights as a sport or for exercise.

    ruШтангист

    • The lifter set a new personal record at the competition.
    • Professional lifters train for hours every day.
    • He is a dedicated lifter who competes in national events.

    Synonymsweightlifter

  2. ShoplifterB1formal

    A person who steals goods from a store while pretending to be a customer.

    ruМагазинный вор

    • The store installed cameras to catch any lifter.
    • A lifter was arrested after trying to steal electronics.
    • Security guards are trained to spot a potential lifter.

    Synonymsboostershoplifter

Forms
  • lifters plural form
  • lifters' possessive plural form
  • lifter's possessive singular form