the act of raising (with a support from below).

bearing or drawing (as a load).

the act and fact of sitting on and being carried along by a horse or other animal, esp. one controlled by the rider; riding.

the fact of having or possessing.

the act or an instance of marrying; wedding; marriage.

an apparatus or a machine used to pull up, hoist, lift or push up (something heavy); a lift or an elevator.