On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Dumbbell. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as weight or simpleton and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Dumbbell meaning
- A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.
- A bell with no clapper, used as bell-striking practice or to strike as a form of physical exercise
- A stupid person.
Synonyms of Dumbbell
Using Dumbbell
- The main meaning on this page is: A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end. | A bell with no clapper, used as bell-striking practice or to strike as a form of physical exercise | A stupid person.
- Useful related words include: weight, simpleton, pinhead, booby.
- In the example corpus, dumbbell often appears in combinations such as: the dumbbell, dumbbell in, with dumbbell.
Context around Dumbbell
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 10 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Dumbbell
- In this selection, "dumbbell" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, neoprene, light, complete, weights, weight and denizen stand out and add context to how "dumbbell" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a complete dumbbell in front and a foam dumbbell he constructed. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "dumbbell" sits close to words such as aaf, aalen and abrogated, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with dumbbell
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Then hold a weight plate or dumbbell against your chest. (10 words)
It can also count your reps and detect the dumbbell weights you're using. (14 words)
To make the exercise more challenging, hold a light dumbbell in your extended hand. (14 words)
Pullup and lat pulldowns exercises help build the width of your back, while rowing motions, like in the seated row, dumbbell row, and rear delt row, help in building the thickness of the middle part of the back. (38 words)
Even if you’re not a dumbbell denizen, a gym rat, or a creatine-swilling Alpha male, it transforms you into one, albeit temporarily, much like Cinderella or Snow White, but with Y chromosomes. (34 words)
The news came the same day as another high-profile execution - Wu Xieyu, an elite university student - who was found guilty of killing his mother by repeatedly striking her with a dumbbell in 2015. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
He told people at home to take a dumbbell in each hand, correct their posture so they are standing straight and curl the arms inward towards the body.
It can also count your reps and detect the dumbbell weights you're using.
Then hold a weight plate or dumbbell against your chest.
These were the sounds of Emily being bludgeoned over the head with a dumbbell by Nicholls.
Choose a dumbbell weight that's right for you and stand tall, arms down, with a slight bend at the elbows.
Even if you’re not a dumbbell denizen, a gym rat, or a creatine-swilling Alpha male, it transforms you into one, albeit temporarily, much like Cinderella or Snow White, but with Y chromosomes.
Pull your right elbow back, raising the dumbbell toward your chest, keeping your right elbow close to your torso, abs tight, and hips facing down.
The news came the same day as another high-profile execution - Wu Xieyu, an elite university student - who was found guilty of killing his mother by repeatedly striking her with a dumbbell in 2015.
This colorful, comfortable neoprene dumbbell set includes three pairs of weights from 5 pounds and under, with a non-slip grip for added safety, at a budget-friendly price.
To make the exercise more challenging, hold a light dumbbell in your extended hand.
I had custody of my two daughters, and I didn't want to be a complete dumbbell in front of them.
In a previous clip, she trained her upper body in a dumbbell workout that included bent-over rows, front raises, and more.
Medicine Hat Public Library chief librarian Ken Feser plays with a foam dumbbell he constructed Monday at the library's new play place.
Physical activities that people are encouraged to take part include kickboxing, dumbbell exercises with water bottles, and chair aerobics, while the cognitive activities include simple maths problems, left-hand writing, sketching, and jumbled words.
Pick the dumbbell with the opposite hand, pull it upwards close to your chest and then lower it until your arm is fully extended again.
Pullup and lat pulldowns exercises help build the width of your back, while rowing motions, like in the seated row, dumbbell row, and rear delt row, help in building the thickness of the middle part of the back.
She held the dumbbell in front of her and pointed it down as she completed each rep.
Stand up with your feet parallel, hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell in front of your chest, or rest a set of dumbbells on the front of your shoulders.
Today’s workout is a doozy: three rounds of six different medicine ball exercises and core exercises for one minute each and a five-minute dumbbell challenge at the end.
Trump’s immigration policies didn’t impact the book, because it was written before that incompetent dumbbell became president.
Common combinations with dumbbell
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the dumbbell 10×
- dumbbell in 6×
- with dumbbell 3×