n. A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.
n. A person who uses weights to train the muscles of the body, usually for strength or for improved performance in a sport.
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n. an athlete who lifts barbells
Word Usage
"When the winning champion weightlifter is satisfied with his world record, he returns the barbell/broom to its vertical position and resumes sweeping the patio."