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powerlifting

Noun CEFR C1
[ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ]

Definitions

  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

Equivalents

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Examples

“For the first several years of my exclusive career in powerlifting, I couldn't bench too well.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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