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lifting [′lift·iŋ]
(mathematics)
Given a fiber bundle (X̄,B,p) and a continuous map of a topological spaceȲtoB,g:Ȳ→B, lifting entails finding a continuous mapḡ:Ȳ→X̄such that the functiongis the compositionp-ḡ.
translation
lifting, raising
In paints, the softening and swelling of a film of old dry paint when a new topcoat is applied over it.
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A PUBLIC Treasury, feeling Two Arms lifting out its contents, exclaimed:
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