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Valve :: Valve (n.) A lid, plug, or cover, applied to an aperture so that by its movement, as by swinging, lifting and falling, sliding, turning, or the like, it will open or close the aperture to permit or prevent passage, as of a fluid..

Uplifting :: Uplifting (imp. & p. p.) of Uplif.

Relevation :: Relevation (n.) A raising or lifting up.

Hoistaway :: Hoistaway (n.) A mechanical lift. See Elevator.

Trapdoor :: Trapdoor (n.) A lifting or sliding door covering an opening in a roof or floor.

Lift :: Lift (n.) One of the steps of a cone pulley.

Pulley :: Pulley (b. t.) To raise or lift by means of a pulley.

Hoist :: Hoist (n.) The act of hoisting; a lift.

Uphand :: Uphand (a.) Lifted by the hand, or by both hands; as, the uphand sledge..

Weigh :: Weigh (v. t.) To bear up; to raise; to lift into the air; to swing up; as, to weigh anchor..

Uplift :: Uplift (v. t.) To lift or raise aloft; to raise; to elevate; as, to uplift the arm; to uplift a rock..

Cog :: Cog (n.) A tooth, cam, or catch for imparting or receiving motion, as on a gear wheel, or a lifter or wiper on a shaft; originally, a separate piece of wood set in a mortise in the face of a wheel..

Car :: Car (n.) The cage of a lift or elevator.

Toss :: Toss (v. t.) To lift or throw up with a sudden or violent motion; as, to toss the head..

Rear :: Rear (v. t.) To raise; to lift up; to cause to rise, become erect, etc.; to elevate; as, to rear a monolith..

Cockhorse :: Cockhorse (a.) Lifted up, as one is on a tall horse..

Rise :: Rise (v.) To be lifted, or to admit of being lifted, from the imposing stone without dropping any of the type; -- said of a form..

Cradle :: Cradle (n.) A framework of timbers, or iron bars, moving upon ways or rollers, used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc., as up an inclined plane, or across a strip of land, or in launching a ship..

Heavy :: Heavy (superl.) Heaved or lifted with labor; not light; weighty; ponderous; as, a heavy stone; hence, sometimes, large in extent, quantity, or effects; as, a heavy fall of rain or snow; a heavy failure; heavy business transactions, etc.; often implying strength; as, a heavy barrier; also, difficult to move; as, a heavy draught..

Jackscrew :: "Jackscrew (n.) A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5..

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