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lift capacity

lift capacity

1 4.5
The most weight that a crane can raise safely
  • noun
  • /lɪft kəˈpæsɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : capacidad de elevación
  • Dry Dock 1 is Panamax size with a lift capacity of 22,000 tons.
  • the maximum lift capacity

Examples

  • This load corresponds to 34 percent of the maximum isoinertial lifting capacity of the subject.

    Academic text (1997)

  • For this reason, lifting capacity is frequently assessed during the evaluation of persons with CBP.

    Academic text (1997)

  • So its lifting capacity had to be no less than 250 tons.

    Blog text (14)

  • The relationship between maximum lift capacity and fat-free mass is shown in Fig. 3.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Intensive and specific exercise with the goal of normalizing trunk strength and lifting capacity is a key focus during this period.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Smith: The Air Force built its C-17, which gave it longer legs, shorter takeoff and landing capability, and a heavier lift capacity.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Dry Dock 2 has a 4500t lift capacity, and the Dual Carrier, a heavy lift dry dock, boasts a 400 x 200 ft. footprint with a lift capacity of 30,000 tons.

    Blog text (25)

  • The crane has a lift capacity of 20 tons, allowing it to handle heavy materials safely.

  • The company's new model boasts an impressive lift capacity, making it suitable for larger construction projects.

  • When choosing a crane, it's essential to consider its lift capacity to ensure it can safely raise the necessary loads.

Synonyms

ton capacity
vslift capacity
  • Specialized
4.2

Maximum weight that a machine can lift safely, measured in tons

is the general maximum load stated for safe raising without naming a specific unit

How Heavy

lift capacity
  • Specialized
1 4.5
light-duty
3 4.0

Surface Forms

lift capacity singular
lift capacities plural

Morphology

lift + capacity

The meaning 'maximum load that a crane can safely raise' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'lift' (to raise) with 'capacity' (maximum load/volume). This is a regular compositional noun phrase used in technical contexts and follows normal English word-formation, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

Lift capacity shows how much weight a lifting machine can safely raise: lift means to raise something and capacity means how much it can hold, so the phrase means the 'maximum load' the machine can lift.