dumbbell

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein Sportgerät aus einer kurzen Stange mit Gewichten an beiden Enden für das Krafttraining; oder umgangssprachlich eine Person, die als dumm oder unwissend gilt.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a piece of exercise equipment consisting of a short bar with weights at each end, used for strength training; or an informal term for a person who is considered ignorant or foolish.

1. Exercise weightA2formalsport

   A piece of equipment used for strength training, consisting of a short bar with weights at each end.

   Hantel

   • He lifted a heavy dumbbell during his workout.
   • She uses dumbbells to strengthen her arms.
   • The gym has a set of dumbbells ranging from 5 to 50 pounds.

   Synonymefree weight

2. Foolish personB1informal

   An informal term for someone who is stupid or acts without intelligence.

   Dummkopf

   • Don't be such a dumbbell; think before you act.
   • He felt like a dumbbell for forgetting his keys again.
   • Only a dumbbell would try that dangerous stunt.

   Synonymeblockheadboneheaddoltdopedummyduncefoolidiotnitwitnumskullsimpleton

   Antonymebraingeniusintellectual