Barbell
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A straight metal bar with heavy circular weight plates fixed at each end, used in weightlifting and strength training exercises.
“He loaded an additional ten kilograms onto the barbell before beginning his deadlift sets.”
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bar·bell
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Contains double L at the end and double B near the start, both doubled letters are key patterns.
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Worth 13 points, double L and double B make this expensive to assemble but rewarding on bonus squares.
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