Synonyms

barbell

American

[bahr-bel] / ˈbɑrˌbɛl /

noun

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

barbell British

/ ˈbɑːˌbɛl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of barbell

First recorded in 1885–90; bar ¹ + bell ¹

Example Sentences

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To exploit the wide performance dispersion of AI winners and losers, Cau and team recommend a barbell approach.

From MarketWatch

Over the past three days, she has posted a video of herself doing squats while lifting a barbell and found time to respond to her doubters on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And then the other end of the barbell is earlier-stage companies that have much stronger growth profiles,” he said.

From MarketWatch

In part, I needed a trainer to keep me from dropping a barbell on myself; plus I had no clue how to safely do a squat, let alone design an effective workout.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iko, a newcomer, started with a Micro Mini Cart that can hold barbell weights.

From The Wall Street Journal

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