lift
1
5.7
- noun
- /lɪft/
- Specialized
:
levantamiento
- The lift of the ocean waves caused the boat to rise and fall dramatically.
Examples
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"With a slight, unexpected lift provided by Hurricane Sandy, Mother Nature's October surprise, President Barack Obama appears poised to win his second term tomorrow," they wrote.
Blog text (3) -
As the tide came in, the lift of the shore was noticeable, making the beach feel smaller.
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From the cab, we see the horizon lift as the road begins to give way.
Fiction book (1998) -
It was a beautiful day, he noted with pleasure as the lift carried them up the hill.
Fiction book (1996) -
The ride had been as smooth as the last one—a slight lift and then nothing at all.
Fiction book (1990) -
During the storm, the sudden lift of the ground made it challenging for the fishermen to dock their boats.
Synonyms
125
2.4
A small upward slope in land or a surface
42
4.2
Height of a place above sea level
41
3.4
An upward movement to a higher position
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- Specialized
7
4.4
Surgery that tightens the skin on the face and removes extra tissue to make someone look younger
A moving bar on a slope that pulls people up while they keep their skis or snowboard on
A ski lift with a T-shaped bar that pulls skiers or snowboarders uphill as they hold it
How High
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lift for a rise in water or ground keeps the same meaning of 'a raising', so a wave or quake can cause a sudden lift of the surface. That's why we use lift to mean a local rise or elevation.