Definitions for lifting
lift·ing

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1. liftingnoun

   Plastic surgery for tightening facial tissues and improving the facial appearance; facelift.

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1. Lifting

   of Lift

2. Liftingadjective

   used in, or for, or by, lifting

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1. Lifting

   Moving or bringing something from a lower level to a higher one. The concept encompasses biomechanic stresses resulting from work done in transferring objects from one plane to another as well as the effects of varying techniques of patient handling and transfer.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. lifting

   The rising of fog or haze from the surface of the water.

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1. Lifting

   This technical term in the printing trade, because type is lifted out of the columns prior to distribution, or, as may happen in a newspaper, to be held over until the next issue for want of space, has come to be applied by journalists to literary theft. Facts, anecdotes, or jokes stolen from a contribution submitted to an editor on approval are said to have been “lifted.” One newspaper, too, often “lifts” matter from another without acknowledgment.

Anagrams for lifting »

1. fliting

How to pronounce lifting?

1. Alex

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lifting in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lifting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of lifting in a Sentence

1. Johathan Edwards:

   There is no leveler like Christianity, but it levels by lifting all who receive it to the lofty table-land of a true character and of undying hope both for this world and the next.

2. Jim Gordon:

   Our business is booming because there's a perfect storm of elements converging that are really lifting solar energy, people are concerned about energy security.

3. Peter Kornbluh:

   A society that has lived in the historic dark shadow of the colossus of the north is now feeling some sunlight, the lifting of the general state of siege mentality that normal relations will bring is ultra-important.

4. Adam Ellifritt:

   Brown, a Democrat, said in a news release. While its unclear when a statewide reopening will happen, certain counties with few or no cases of the virus may present Brown with plans for lifting restrictions and, if approved, could begin to gradually reopen on May 15, according to FOX 12. Adam Ellifritt, spokesman for Oregon Unitingfor Liberty, which organized Saturdaysprotest, told Fox News last week that Browns virus response isgovernment overreach. Shes not following federal guidelines. Shes following her own guidelines.

5. Nick Bullen:

   He’s 73 and has been preparing for a lifetime, to finally take on some of that mantle has been great for Charles. He’s been enjoying it. And he loves doing some of the heavy lifting for his mother. He certainly wants to make it as easy as possible for his mother, as any child would. So there are many feelings surrounding this. But he’s certainly not in a hurry to become king.

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