Definition

Noun: * A piece of sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting: It is a free weight, not attached to any apparatus, designed to be raised and lowered using the hands and arms to build strength and muscle.

Usage

This term specifically refers to a standalone weight, such as a dumbbell or barbell plate, used for resistance training. It is a formal or technical term often found in instructional or fitness contexts.

Examples

• The athlete lifted the exercising weight with perfect form.
• For this routine, you will need a set of exercising weights of varying masses.
• The gym is equipped with a full range of exercising weights.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used to distinguish free weights from weight machines: "The program focuses on foundational movements with exercising weights before advancing to complex machines."

Variants and Related Words

• Free weight (n): A more common synonym for an exercising weight.
• Dumbbell (n): A short bar with a weight at each end, held and used in one hand.
• Barbell (n): A long bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end, used for weightlifting.
• Kettlebell (n): A cast-iron or steel ball with a handle, used as an exercising weight.

Synonyms

• Free weight
• Weight (in the specific context of fitness equipment)

Antonyms

• Weight machine
• Resistance band (as a different type of strength-training equipment)

Noun

1. sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms