dumbbell
/ˈdʌmˌbɛl/
noundumb · bell
It’s a DUMB + BELL: the “b” in dumb is silent, but the bell still rings.
Yes, it's dumbbell. Remember the silent **b** in **dumb**: **dum(b)bell**.
Definition
- nounA short bar with a weight at each end, used for exercise and strength training.
Examples
- “She lifted a dumbbell in each hand to work her shoulders.”
- “Start with a light dumbbell and focus on good form.”
- “He accidentally dropped the dumbbell on the gym mat with a loud thud.”
Synonyms
hand weightweightfree weightbarbell (related)
Translations
ES mancuernaPT halterFR haltère
Common misspellings
dumbeldumbelldum belldumbbellldumbbeldumb-belldumbbelLdumbbell (with the b pronounced in spelling: “dumbbell” → “dumb-bell” confusion)
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