weightlifter
US /ˈweɪtˌlɪf.tɚ/
UK /ˈweɪtˌlɪf.tɚ/
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haltérophile
an athlete who lifts heavy weights, either as a sport or as a form of exercise
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The weightlifter effortlessly lifted the barbell above his head.
Le haltérophile a soulevé la barre sans effort au-dessus de sa tête.
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She dreams of becoming an Olympic weightlifter.
Elle rêve de devenir haltérophile olympique.