Definition, synonyms and related words
The action or process by which something is lifted; elevation
"The lifting of the heavy crate required all three of us to work together."
In plain English: Lifting is the act of raising something up from a lower position to a higher one.
"The lifting of the heavy box required all three of us to pull together."
Usage: Use this noun to describe the physical act of raising an object, such as the lifting required to move heavy furniture. It refers specifically to the upward motion itself rather than a general increase in height over time.
present participle of lift
"The lifting sun slowly rose above the horizon, casting long shadows across the valley."
In plain English: To lift means to pick something up and move it higher than where it was before.
"Lifting the heavy box was harder than I expected."