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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Raising :: Raising (n.) The act of lifting, setting up, elevating, exalting, producing, or restoring to life..
Power :: Power (n.) Applied force; force producing motion or pressure; as, the power applied at one and of a lever to lift a weight at the other end..
Tab :: Tab (n.) A loop for pulling or lifting something.
Lift :: Lift (v. t.) To raise, elevate, exalt, improve, in rank, condition, estimation, character, etc.; -- often with up..
Ejector :: Ejector (n.) A jet jump for lifting water or withdrawing air from a space.
Unlatch :: Unlatch (v. i.) To open or loose by lifting the latch; as, to unlatch a door..
Lift :: Lift (n.) The space or distance through which anything is lifted; as, a long lift..
Crane :: Crane (v. t.) To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up..
Lift :: Lift (n.) That portion of the vibration of a balance during which the impulse is given.
Grunter :: Grunter (n.) A hook used in lifting a crucible.
Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..
Jackscrew :: "Jackscrew (n.) A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5..
Lifter :: Lifter (n.) A tool for lifting loose sand from the mold; also, a contrivance attached to a cope, to hold the sand together when the cope is lifted..
Lift :: Lift (n.) A layer of leather in the heel.
Horse Power :: Horse power () A unit of power, used in stating the power required to drive machinery, and in estimating the capabilities of animals or steam engines and other prime movers for doing work. It is the power required for the performance of work at the rate of 33,000 English units of work per minute; hence, it is the power that must be exerted in lifting 33,000 pounds at the rate of one foot per minute, or 550 pounds at the rate of one foot per second, or 55 pounds at the rate of ten feet per second
Shoplifting :: Shoplifting (n.) Larceny committed in a shop; the stealing of anything from a shop.
Liftable :: Liftable (a.) Such as can be lifted.
Lift :: Lift (v. t.) To bear; to support.
Lift :: Lift (n.) A handle.
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..
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