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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Heaver :: Heaver (n.) One who, or that which, heaves or lifts; a laborer employed on docks in handling freight; as, a coal heaver..
Jackscrew :: "Jackscrew (n.) A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5..
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..
Raising :: Raising (n.) The act of lifting, setting up, elevating, exalting, producing, or restoring to life..
Weather :: Weather (a.) Being toward the wind, or windward -- opposed to lee; as, weather bow, weather braces, weather gauge, weather lifts, weather quarter, weather shrouds, etc..
Forelift :: Forelift (v. t.) To lift up in front.
Clift :: Clift (n.) A cleft of crack; a narrow opening.
Uphold :: Uphold (v. t.) To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
Upraise :: Upraise (v. t.) To raise; to lift up.
Grunter :: Grunter (n.) A hook used in lifting a crucible.
Lift :: Lift (n.) That portion of the vibration of a balance during which the impulse is given.
Movable :: Movable (a.) Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; susceptible of motion; not fixed or stationary; as, a movable steam engine..
Visor :: Visor (n.) A part of a helmet, arranged so as to lift or open, and so show the face. The openings for seeing and breathing are generally in it..
Lifting :: Lifting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lif.
Tiptoe :: Tiptoe (a.) Being on tiptoe, or as on tiptoe; hence, raised as high as possible; lifted up; exalted; also, alert..
Car :: Car (n.) The cage of a lift or elevator.
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..
Upstare :: Upstare (v. i.) To stare or stand upward; hence, to be uplifted or conspicuous..
High :: High (superl.) Elevated above any starting point of measurement, as a line, or surface; having altitude; lifted up; raised or extended in the direction of the zenith; lofty; tall; as, a high mountain, tower, tree; the sun is high..
Cuddy :: Cuddy (n.) A lever mounted on a tripod for lifting stones, leveling up railroad ties, etc..
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