| 单词 | barbell |
| 释义 | barbell (once / 86273 pages) n The long pole with weights on each end that a weightlifter or bodybuilder lifts at a gym is called a barbell. If you're new to lifting weights, your barbell may only hold a few pounds. Olympic weight lifters or power lifters may heft barbells with very long bars and extremely heavy weights, while general fitness seekers lift shorter, lighter barbells. Before the word barbell first emerged in the 19th century, there was the word dumbbell, "weighted bar used for exercise," from which the bell ending was borrowed for barbell. WORD FAMILYbarbell: barbells USAGE EXAMPLESThey threw into the training mix some photos of solo barbells. New York Times(Dec 14, 2016) There are mattresses on the floor, and laptops, radios, barbells and cellphones. New York Times(Dec 12, 2016) But in recent years more women are lifting heavier weights, spurred in part by intensive regimens like CrossFit that use Olympic-style barbell lifts. Wall Street Journal(Dec 07, 2016) n a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting Hyper 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 |
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