Definition of lift

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Lift (v. t.) To steal; to carry off by theft (esp. cattle); as, to lift a drove of cattle..

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Toss :: Toss (v. t.) To lift or throw up with a sudden or violent motion; as, to toss the head..
Upraise :: Upraise (v. t.) To raise; to lift up.
Elative :: Elative (a.) Raised; lifted up; -- a term applied to what is also called the absolute superlative, denoting a high or intense degree of a quality, but not excluding the idea that an equal degree may exist in other cases..
Cast :: Cast (n.) A chance, opportunity, privilege, or advantage; specifically, an opportunity of riding; a lift..
Jack :: "Jack (v. t.) To move or lift, as a house, by means of a jack or jacks. See 2d Jack, n., 5..
Walk :: Walk (v. i.) To move along on foot; to advance by steps; to go on at a moderate pace; specifically, of two-legged creatures, to proceed at a slower or faster rate, but without running, or lifting one foot entirely before the other touches the ground..
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..
Upheave :: Upheave (v. t.) To heave or lift up from beneath; to raise.
Erect :: Erect (v. t.) To lift up; to elevate; to exalt; to magnify.
Mount :: Mount (v. t.) To raise aloft; to lift on high.
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..
Erect :: Erect (a.) Directed upward; raised; uplifted.
Heaver :: Heaver (n.) One who, or that which, heaves or lifts; a laborer employed on docks in handling freight; as, a coal heaver..
Teagle :: Teagle (n.) A hoisting apparatus; an elevator; a crane; a lift.
Lift :: Lift (n.) The space or distance through which anything is lifted; as, a long lift..
Force Pump :: Force pump () A pump adapted for delivering water at a considerable height above the pump, or under a considerable pressure; in distinction from one which lifts the water only to the top of the pump or delivers it through a spout. See Illust. of Plunger pump, under Plunger..
Erection :: Erection (n.) The state of being erected, lifted up, built, established, or founded; exaltation of feelings or purposes..
Lift :: Lift (v. t.) To live by theft.
Windbore :: Windbore (n.) The lower, or bottom, pipe in a lift of pumps in a mine..
Lock :: Lock (n.) An inclosure in a canal with gates at each end, used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from one level to another; -- called also lift lock..
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