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  • noun rare Alternative spelling of dumbbell.

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Examples

  • A wooden juggling pin came up, which Grandpa misidentified as a dumbell, "Just like the one holding it."

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  • Also the weights ARE adjustable in 2. 5lb increments, only problem is that you adjust two side per each dumbell, meaning that, unless you want the weight to be unevenly distributed, you can only adjust weight by 5lb increments per hand.

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  • (note how the chart has an oblong shape), subsequent charts have a "dumbell" appearance, with tight voting blocks connected by tenuous threads of Senators that are largely consistent from session to session.

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  • So I say, go for it dumbell Inhofe - show everyone your stuff.

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  • Shoulder press barbell and dumbell work the shoulders and arms.

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  • Unable to afford gym memberships due to the economic downturn, weightlifters in New York find an innovative replacement for the ordinary dumbell.

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  • Shoulder press barbell and dumbell work the shoulders and arms.

    I've been thinking about getting a bow for a while now. 2009

  • Unable to afford gym memberships due to the economic downturn, weightlifters in New York find innovative replacements for the ordinary dumbell.

    Beat 360° 10/2/09 2009

  • The thing about AA is that the exercises are embarrassing, things like getting on all fours, then holding a 2-lb. dumbell in front of you while you straighten the opposite leg.

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  • The thing about AA is that the exercises are embarrassing, things like getting on all fours, then holding a 2-lb. dumbell in front of you while you straighten the opposite leg.

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