Swiss bar en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [swɪs bɑː] non-rhotic
- [swɪs bɑɹ] rhotic
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Etymology
Apparently in reference to the neutral Swiss foreign policy, as the most observable difference in performing a bench press with this bar is the neutral grip; perhaps reinforced in view of the complexity of a Swiss Army knife or even the stereotypic holes in Swiss cheese.
Meanings
- A bar to lift weight plates upon including additional vertically aligned handles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss bars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
football bar · neutral grip bar · multi-grip bar
wikipedia: Swiss neutrality · wikipedia: Swiss cheese (North America) · wikipedia: Swiss Army knife