From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishweightliftingweight‧lift‧ing /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ noun [uncountable] DSOthe sport of lifting specially shaped pieces of metal that weigh an exact amount —weightlifter noun [countable]
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weightlifting• Running is obviously an aerobic activity while weightlifting is anaerobic.