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dumb·bell
(dŭm′bĕl′)n.
1. A weight consisting of a short bar with a metal ball or disk at each end that is lifted for muscular development and exercise.
2. Slang A stupid person; a dolt.
[From an apparatus similar to that used in ringing a church bell, but without the bell, used for practice or physical exercise.]
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dumbbell
(ˈdʌmˌbɛl)n
1. (Gymnastics) gymnastics weightlifting an exercising weight consisting of a single bar with a heavy ball or disc at either end
2. (Weightlifting) gymnastics weightlifting an exercising weight consisting of a single bar with a heavy ball or disc at either end
3. a small wooden object shaped like this used in dog training for the dog to retrieve
4. slang chiefly US and Canadian a fool
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dumb•bell
(ˈdʌmˌbɛl)n.
1. a hand weight for exercising, consisting of two heavy balls or disks connected by a graspable bar.
2. Slang. a stupid person.
[1705–15]
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Noun | 1. | dumbbell - an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle exercising weight, free weight, weight - sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms |
2. | dumbbell - an ignorant or foolish person |
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