lift

³lift

noun

Definition of LIFT

1

: the amount that may be lifted at one time : load

2

a : the action or an instance of lifting b : the action or an instance of rising c : elevated carriage (as of a body part) d : the lifting up (as of a dancer) usually by a partner

3

: a device (as a handle or latch) for lifting

4

: an act of stealing : theft

5

a : assistance, help b : a ride especially along one's way

6

: a layer in the heel of a shoe

7

: a rise or advance in position or condition

8

: a slight rise or elevation

9

: the distance or extent to which something rises

10

: an apparatus or machine used for hoisting: as a : a set of pumps used in a mine b chiefly British : elevator 1b c : an apparatus for raising an automobile (as for repair) d : ski lift

11

a : an elevating influence b : an elevation of the spirit

12

a : the component of the total aerodynamic force acting on an airplane or airfoil that is perpendicular to the relative wind and that for an airplane constitutes the upward force that opposes the pull of gravity b : an updraft that can be used to increase altitude (as of a sailplane)

13

: an organized movement of people, equipment, or supplies by some form of transportation; especially : airlift

First Known Use of LIFT

14th century