dumbbell
noun/ˈdʌmˌbɛl/
Frequency rank: #18,184 most common English word
Meaning
A short bar with weights at each end, used for exercise.
Example sentence
She lifted the dumbbell above her head to strengthen her shoulder muscles.
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