dumbbell
Translation
dumbbell
Examples
He lifts dumbbells to build his arm muscles.
He lifts dumbbells to build his arm muscles.
She bought a set of adjustable dumbbells.
She bought a set of adjustable dumbbells.
Grammar Patterns
to lift dumbbells to raise dumbbells for exercise He lifts dumbbells every morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weight, free weight, barbell
Etymology
Originally an exercise device that mimicked ringing a church bell but made no sound, hence it was a 'dumb' bell.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'dumb' (silent) + 'bell'. Imagine a piece of gym equipment shaped like a bell that makes no noise when you use it.