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DUMBBELL
dumbbell
(noun) an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle
dumbbell, dummy, dope, boob, booby, pinhead
(noun) an ignorant or foolish person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dumbbell (plural dumbbells)
A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.
(pejorative) A stupid person.
Source: Wiktionary
Dumb"-bell`, n.
Definition: A weight, consisting of two spheres or spheroids, connected by a short bar for a handle; used (often in pairs) for gymnastic exercise.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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