Definition of POWERLIFTING

powerlifting

Noun

  • A strength sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. The maximum weight lifted in each event is totalled for a final score.
  • A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.

Origin / Etymology

From power + lifting.

Synonyms

parapowerlifting

Scrabble Score: 21

powerlifting: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
powerlifting: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
powerlifting: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

powerlifting: valid Words With Friends Word