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Definition
Dumbbell; a weight used for exercise and weight training.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the handheld weight used for strength training. While it is a loan translation, it is the standard term used in gyms and fitness contexts across Hong Kong.
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He lifts dumbbells for half an hour every day.
Do you have any dumbbells at home that I can borrow?
Related words
Common phrases
to lift dumbbells
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Grammar guides
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