1. a person who lifts weights as exercise or sport
2. a device or machine used for lifting heavy objects
3. a person who steals items from stores
Usage: informal

Examples

• The experienced lifter could bench press 300 pounds.
• She hired a professional lifter to help move the piano.
• The hydraulic lifter made moving the heavy machinery much easier.
• Security cameras caught the lifter stealing merchandise.
• The Olympic lifter trained for hours every day.
• They used a car lifter to raise the vehicle for repairs.
• The store manager watched for potential lifters during busy hours.