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free weight

free weight noun: an object (such as a barbell or kettlebell) used for strength training that can be moved without mechanical constraint, as opposed to an exercise machine.

Noun

free weight (plural free weights)

  1. An object (such as a barbell or kettlebell) used for strength training that can be moved without mechanical constraint, as opposed to an exercise machine.
    • Free weights hit the stabilizing muscles harder.
    Synonyms:
    black iron, weight[Appendix:Glossary

Synonyms of free weight

Forms of free weight

pluralfree weights

Questions about free weight

What does free weight mean?
Free weight means an object (such as a barbell or kettlebell) used for strength training that can be moved without mechanical constraint, as opposed to an exercise machine.
What part of speech is free weight?
Free weight is a noun.
What is the plural of free weight?
The plural of free weight is free weights.

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