Translations for „lifting“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

weight-lifting N no pl

weight-lifting

halterofilismo m

I . lift [lɪft] N

1. lift:

to give sb a lift

dar uma carona a alguém

2. lift Brit:

lift

elevador m

II . lift [lɪft] VB intr

lift

erguer-se

III . lift [lɪft] VB trans

1. lift:

lift (move upwards)

levantar

lift (slightly)

suspender

2. lift inf:

lift (plagiarize)

plagiar

lift (steal)

afanar

lift off VB intr AVIAT

lift off

decolar

lift up VB trans

lift up

levantar

lift-off N

lift-off AVIAT, TECH

lançamento m

ski lift N

ski lift

teleférico m

fork-lift (truck) N

fork-lift (truck)

empilhadeira f

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

He experimented with coal gas as a cheaper and more readily available alternative to hydrogen for lifting power.

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The weight lifting test consisted of successive power clean lifts at increasing weight until failure.

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The gratings split and direct x-rays over a broad spectrum, thus lifting the restriction on the bandwidth of the x-ray source.

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Derricks and winches may be installed for lowering and lifting the dredge.

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She was ideal for a cruiser -- wooden-hulled and bark-rigged with two engines and a lifting screw propeller.

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Safety chains and a support bracket allow safe lifting of large slabs.

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Each of these four arms is capable of lifting several tons, provided that at least one arm is used to support his body.

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The catering vehicle consists of a rear body, lifting system, platform and an electro-hydraulic control mechanism.

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Failing that, an old roasting tin makes a makeshift lid, as long as you have heavy-duty oven gloves for lifting it off.

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Under the same sponsorship, sports such as weight-lifting and athletics also had a good following.

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