lifter
ˈlɪftər
lifter: device or tool used to raise or move objects
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Definition of lifter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
weightliftingperson who lifts weights as a sport or exercise
  • The lifter won the championship with a record-breaking lift..
bodybuilder weightlifter
2.
toolsdevice or tool used to raise or move objects
  • The hydraulic lifter easily handled the heavy engine blocks..
hoist jack
3.
theftSlangUSperson who steals from storesSlangUS
  • The lifter was caught on camera taking the jewelry.
shoplifter thief
4.
cookingRaretool used to flip or lift foodRare
  • Use the lifter to turn the pancakes.
flipper spatula turner
5.
sportsTECH.UKdelivery in cricket that bounces highTECH.UK
  • The bowler's lifter surprised the batsman.
bouncer riser
6.
technologyTECH.device that lifts using ion propulsionTECH.
  • The lifter hovered silently above the ground.
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  • lifter: device or tool used to raise or move objects
    device or tool used to raise or move objects
  • lifter: tool used to flip or lift food
    tool used to flip or lift food
  • lifter: device that lifts using ion propulsion
    device that lifts using ion propulsion

Expressions with lifter

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product used to remove stains from fabrics
I bought a new stain lifter for my clothes.
tool for lifting cakes
She used a cake lifter to move the cake to the stand.

Origin of lifter

Old English, lyft (air) + -er (agent noun)

Examples of lifter in a sentence

  • As a lifter, he competed in many tournaments.
  • The lifter was essential for the construction work.
  • They used a lifter to move the heavy crates.
  • The lifter was known to frequent the downtown mall.
  • Security was tightened after a lifter struck the store.
  • The chef used a lifter to serve the fish.

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  1. French:haltérophile, élévateur, ...
  2. German:Gewichtheber, Heber, ...
  3. Italian:palestrato, sollevatore, ...
  4. Spanish:levantador de pesas, levantador, ...
  5. Portuguese:halterofilista, elevador, ...
  6. Chinese:举重运动员, 起重器, ...
  7. Japanese:リフター, 持ち上げる道具, ...
  8. Arabic:رَافِع أَثْقَال, رَافِعٌ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵרִים מִשְׁקוֹלוֹת, מָנוֹף, ...
  10. Russian:тяжелоатлет, подъемник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:важкоатлет, підйомник, ...
  12. Hindi:भारोत्तोलक, लिफ्टर, ...
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