Weightlifting Terminology

noun a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex the arm

• The deltoid is a large, triangular muscle that covers the shoulder joint.
• I can feel my deltoid muscle getting sore after doing too many shoulder exercises.
• Check out those guns, his deltoids are really popping!
• Her words hit me like a deltoid punch to the emotions.

noun the weight of something

verb to lift or carry something heavy

• The heft of the book made it difficult to carry for long periods of time.
• He struggled with the heft of the heavy box.
• I can't believe the heft of that burger, it's huge!
• The heft of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.

noun a mechanical device that moves people or goods vertically

verb to raise or elevate something

• The elevator lift malfunctioned, causing a delay in reaching the top floor.
• Can you give me a lift to the airport tomorrow?
• I'll catch you later, I need to hit the gym and get my lift on.
• His positive attitude was like a lift to everyone's spirits during the difficult time.

noun a person or thing that lifts, especially a weightlifter or a mechanical device used for lifting heavy objects

• The weight lifter demonstrated impressive strength during the competition.
• I heard that Jim is a big lifter at the gym.
• Check out that lifter over there, he's ripped!
• She's a real lifter in the office, always picking up the slack for others.

noun a quick and sudden grasp or grab

verb to quickly seize or grab something

• The thief attempted to snatch the purse from the woman's hand.
• Did you see that guy try to snatch the last cookie?
• I can't believe he tried to snatch my phone!
• The team managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the final moments of the game.