Definitions

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  • noun weightlifting A weight consisting of a cast iron ball with a single handle for gripping the weight during exercise.

Etymologies

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Russian гиря (gírja)

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Examples

  • Men who lifted these weights were called girevik, from the Russian word for kettlebell, girya

    unknown title 2009

  • The girya or kettlebell is a traditional Russian cast-iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle.

    Fore, right! 2009

  • Men who lifted these weights were called girevik, from the Russian word for kettlebell, girya

    unknown title 2009

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