barbell

noun

Etymology: Blend of bar + dumbbell. The piercing is named after the exercise equipment, because of the visual resemblance.

1. A wide steel bar with premeasured weights counterpoised at either end, with the central span open for the hands of the weightlifter.

   “The in-house gym included “squat racks” for weight lifting, with iron barbells branded with “Thinking Machines” in bold white typeface.”

2. A piece of jewellery composed of a straight bar with a bead on each end, used as a piercing.