dumbbell

noun

dumb·bell ˈdəm-ˌbel

: a short bar with weights at each end that is used usually in pairs for exercise

: a stupid person : dummy

Example Sentences

I feel like a dumbbell for making such a stupid mistake. no, you're not a dumbbell{mdash}this is one of the hardest courses the school offers

Recent Examples on the Web For the biceps, hold a dumbbell in each hand and alternately contract and bring the weight to your chin, then lower slowly.

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Sep. 2022 The kit comes with one standard-sized bar, two 20-inch dumbbell handles, and six Olympic spring clip collars.

Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 21 Sep. 2022 How: Stand on your right foot with a soft bend in the knee and hold a dumbbell or kettlebell overhead with your left hand.

Jen Murphy, WSJ, 16 June 2022 Matthew starts by welding together a metal frame which can be held from the inside, much like a regular box dumbbell.

Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 14 July 2022 First, replace the dumbbell with a kettlebell, then wrap a towel around its handle to hold the weight.

Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 6 July 2022 One day, my aunt grabbed a dumbbell and jerked her elbow back with force.

Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 How to do a dumbbell thruster: Hold your dumbbells by your ears with your elbows facing forward and your feet hip-width apart.

Tatiana Lampa, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022 One woman grabbed a dumbbell from her car and a man used it to smash the rear passenger’s side window.

Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 13 May 2022 See More

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