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Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it..

Lift :: Lift (n.) That portion of the vibration of a balance during which the impulse is given.

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

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

Ejector :: Ejector (n.) A jet jump for lifting water or withdrawing air from a space.

Lifted :: Lifted (imp. & p. p.) of Lif.

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

Lift :: Lift (n.) A layer of leather in the heel.

Helve :: Helve (n.) A forge hammer which is lifted by a cam acting on the helve between the fulcrum and the head.

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

Attollent :: Attollent (a.) Lifting up; raising; as, an attollent muscle..

Elate :: Elate (a.) Lifted up; raised; elevated.

Elevate :: Elevate (v. t.) To bring from a lower place to a higher; to lift up; to raise; as, to elevate a weight, a flagstaff, etc..

Bite :: Bite (v.) The hold which the short end of a lever has upon the thing to be lifted, or the hold which one part of a machine has upon another..

Clift :: Clift (n.) A cleft of crack; a narrow opening.

Box :: Box (n.) A chamber or section of tube in which a valve works; the bucket of a lifting pump.

Bucket :: Bucket (n.) The valved piston of a lifting pump.

Raised :: Raised (a.) Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work..

Tab :: Tab (n.) A loop for pulling or lifting something.

Boost :: Boost (v. i.) To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement..

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