løft
Løft is a Danish and Norwegian noun that denotes the act of lifting or raising, the amount of lift, or the result of lifting. It can also refer to a mechanical device used to raise people or goods, such as a hoist or a lift. In aerodynamics and physics, løft is the upward force that counteracts gravity, produced by wings, rotor blades, or similar lifting surfaces.
In everyday language, løft can be used metaphorically to signify an improvement, boost, or uplift in a
The word is cognate with the English word lift and shares roots in the Germanic language family,