Definition of lift

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Lift (n.) A rope leading from the masthead to the extremity of a yard below; -- used for raising or supporting the end of the yard.

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Toe :: Toe (n.) A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece..
Lifting :: Lifting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lif.
Attollent :: Attollent (a.) Lifting up; raising; as, an attollent muscle..
Box :: Box (n.) A chamber or section of tube in which a valve works; the bucket of a lifting pump.
Uphold :: Uphold (v. t.) To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A form of jack screw for lifting large bodies, and assisting in launching..
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.
Bell Jar :: Bell jar () A glass vessel, varying in size, open at the bottom and closed at the top like a bell, and having a knob or handle at the top for lifting it. It is used for a great variety of purposes; as, with the air pump, and for holding gases, also for keeping the dust from articles exposed to view..
Teagle :: Teagle (n.) A hoisting apparatus; an elevator; a crane; a lift.
Ejector :: Ejector (n.) A jet jump for lifting water or withdrawing air from a space.
Lash :: Lash (n.) In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure..
Clifted :: Clifted (a.) Broken; fissured.
Lift :: Lift (v. i.) To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.
Lofty :: Lofty (superl.) Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.
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..
Heaving :: Heaving (n.) A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing.
Toss :: Toss (v. t.) To lift or throw up with a sudden or violent motion; as, to toss the head..
Rear :: Rear (v. t.) To lift and take up.
Superlative :: Superlative (a.) Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative glory of the divine character..
Lift :: Lift (v. t.) To bear; to support.
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