Definitions
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- noun weightlifting A
weight consisting of acast iron ball with a singlehandle for gripping the weight duringexercise .
Etymologies
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Russian гиря (gírja)
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Examples
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Men who lifted these weights were called girevik, from the Russian word for kettlebell, girya
unknown title 2009
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The girya or kettlebell is a traditional Russian cast-iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle.
Fore, right! 2009
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Men who lifted these weights were called girevik, from the Russian word for kettlebell, girya
unknown title 2009
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