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Added 9 October 2026

barbell

/ˈbɑɹˌbɛl/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about barbell at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting.

Origin

Blend of bar + dumbbell. The piercing is named after the exercise equipment, because of the visual resemblance.

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