dumbbell
noun
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.
dumbbells
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pluralof dumbbell.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells and cable machines are all part of the strength training Antonia offers in her gym space, located in a shipping container.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
His ability to hurl 500-pound dumbbells means nothing, he said, if he can’t execute simple bodyweight movements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Researchers note that free weights, dumbbells, weight machines, and bodyweight exercises such as modified push-ups, wall presses, and knee bends can all help improve strength.
From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026
A bright painted mural on one wall announced Freedom Home; another, next to a heavy punching bag and some dumbbells, commemorated actress Betty White, who campaigned for animal welfare.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
He had the dumbbells in his hands and he started a halfhearted set.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
