dumbbell
Translation
dumbbell
Examples
He lifts dumbbells to build his muscles.
He lifts dumbbells to build his muscles.
I bought a new set of dumbbells.
I bought a new set of dumbbells.
Grammar Patterns
((a/some)) dumbbell(s) a piece of equipment used in weight training He lifts dumbbells every morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weight, barbell
Etymology
From 'dumb' (silent) + 'bell'. It was originally a device for practising bell-ringing silently, which made no noise like a real bell.
Memory Tips
Imagine a bell that is 'dumb' (silent) because it's just a weight for exercise.