dumbbell
Meaning
- A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.
- (obsolete) A bell with no clapper, used as bell-striking practice or to strike as a form of physical exercise
- (derogatory, slang) A stupid person.
Synonyms
turkey
stupid person
shlepper
haltère
Hantel
halter
mancuernaFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdʌm.bɛl/
Etymology
From dumb (“silent”) + bell.
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