barbell

[bahr-bel]

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noun

an apparatus used in weight-lifting, consisting of a bar with replaceable, disk-shaped weights fastened to the ends.

Origin of barbell

First recorded in 1885–90; bar¹ + bell¹

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Related Words for barbell

dumbbell, barbell

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Contemporary Examples of barbell

Naomi then steadied herself in a wide leg stance in front of the barbell, propped at chest-height on a metal stand.
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Zachary Fenster
July 11, 2012

Historical Examples of barbell

A while later, the voice in his ear said: "A hundred yards to go, Barbell."
Anything You Can Do ...
Gordon Randall Garrett
And the voice near his ear said: "A hundred yards to go, Barbell."
Anything You Can Do
Gordon Randall Garrett

British Dictionary definitions for barbell

barbell

noun

a metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting exercises

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Word Origin and History for barbell

1887, from bar (n.1) + ending from dumbbell.