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lift
Definition:
(nou) the act of giving temporary assistance (nou) the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity (nou) the event of something being raised upward (nou) a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground (nou) a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill (nou) a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg (nou) one of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot (nou) lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building (nou) plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised (nou) transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable) (nou) a ride in a car (nou) the act of raising something
Phonetic Transcription:
lɪft
Examples:
The standing calf raise is performed by flexing the feet to lift the body.
Controls for the lift are mounted on the tiller.
Let the administration lift the restriction.
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