Definition of lift

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Lift (n.) A rise; a degree of elevation; as, the lift of a lock in canals..

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Boom :: Boom (n.) A long spar or beam, projecting from the mast of a derrick, from the outer end of which the body to be lifted is suspended..
Forelift :: Forelift (v. t.) To lift up in front.
Lift :: Lift (v. t.) To move in a direction opposite to that of gravitation; to raise; to elevate; to bring up from a lower place to a higher; to upheave; sometimes implying a continued support or holding in the higher place; -- said of material things; as, to lift the foot or the hand; to lift a chair or a burden..
Tiptoe :: Tiptoe (a.) Being on tiptoe, or as on tiptoe; hence, raised as high as possible; lifted up; exalted; also, alert..
Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it..
Hoistaway :: Hoistaway (n.) A mechanical lift. See Elevator.
Slice :: Slice (v. t.) One of the wedges by which the cradle and the ship are lifted clear of the building blocks to prepare for launching.
Portamento :: Portamento (n.) In singing, or in the use of the bow, a gradual carrying or lifting of the voice or sound very smoothly from one note to another; a gliding from tone to tone..
Shoplifter :: Shoplifter (n.) One who steals anything in a shop, or takes goods privately from a shop; one who, under pretense of buying goods, takes occasion to steal..
Tab :: Tab (n.) A loop for pulling or lifting something.
Liftable :: Liftable (a.) Such as can be lifted.
Elevated :: Elevated (a.) Uplifted; high; lofty; also, animated; noble; as, elevated thoughts..
Shovel :: Shovel (v. t.) An implement consisting of a broad scoop, or more or less hollow blade, with a handle, used for lifting and throwing earth, coal, grain, or other loose substances..
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..
Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A form of jack screw for lifting large bodies, and assisting in launching..
Lofty :: Lofty (superl.) Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.
Extol :: Extol (v. t.) To place on high; to lift up; to elevate.
Lifted :: Lifted (imp. & p. p.) of Lif.
Car :: Car (n.) The cage of a lift or elevator.
Teagle :: Teagle (n.) A hoisting apparatus; an elevator; a crane; a lift.
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