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- [bahr-bel]
- /ˈbɑrˌbɛl/
- /ˈbɑː.bel/
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- [bahr-bel]
- /ˈbɑrˌbɛl/
Definitions of barbell word
- countable noun barbell A barbell is a long bar with adjustable weights on either side that people lift to strengthen their arm and shoulder muscles. 3
- noun barbell a metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting exercises 3
- noun barbell a metal bar or rod to which disks of varying weights are attached at each end, used for weight-lifting exercises and in weight-lifting contests 3
- noun barbell an apparatus used in weight-lifting, consisting of a bar with replaceable, disk-shaped weights fastened to the ends. 1
- noun barbell A long metal bar to which disks of varying weights are attached at each end, used for weightlifting. 1
- noun barbell weight-lifting equipment 1
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Origin of barbell
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; bar1 + bell1
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Parts of speech for Barbell
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
barbell popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
barbell usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for barbell
noun barbell
- dumbbell — a gymnastic apparatus consisting of two wooden or metal balls connected by a short bar serving as a handle, used as a weight for exercising.
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