lifter

1 an athlete who lifts barbells [syn: weightlifter]

2 a thief who steals goods that are in a store [syn: booster, shoplifter]

English

Noun

1. Someone or something that lifts or assists in lifting.

   A weightlifter

Lifter can mean:

• Ionocraft, a device that can generate thrust using ionised air with no moving parts
• Tappet, part of an internal combustion engine that actuates a poppet valve through rocker arms and pushrods
• Spatula

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