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exerciser

exerciser

3.7
A machine people use to exercise, like a treadmill or rowing machine
  • noun
  • /ˈɛksərˌsaɪzər/
translation icon : aparato de ejercicios
  • Bend the exerciser.

Examples

  • Failure to get several full cycles of sleep each night resulted in lowered growth hormone secretion, which not only inhibits muscle development but can also taper exercise performance, though the exerciser may feel like they're working hard.

    Blog text (24)
  • Of specific interest were the incentives most valued by the oldest exerciser.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Okay, next I'm going to show you how to strap yourselves into our orbital exerciser.

  • Self-Monitoring Exerciser Checklist

    Academic text (2009)
  • Variables that have not been adequately studied, relative to positive and negative mood, include the age of the exerciser and the influence of iron deficiency in female exercisers.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Variables that have not been adequately studied, relative to positive and negative mood, include the age of the exerciser and the influence of iron deficiency in female exercisers.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Many people use an exerciser to enhance their workout routine and improve their fitness levels.

  • He bought a new exerciser to help him tone his muscles and stay in shape at home.

  • Using an exerciser regularly can significantly improve your cardiovascular health over time.

Synonyms

exercise device
vsexerciser
1 2.7

Equipment that helps a person exercise, for example a bike or weights

is similar but includes equipment for gymnastic practice as well
gymnastic apparatus
vsexerciser
  • Specialized
4.1

A piece of equipment used in gymnastics, like a beam or rings

is used more broadly for general fitness as well as gymnastics

How Useful

exerciser
3.7
elastic band
  • UK
4 1.0

Surface Forms

exerciser singular
exercisers plural

Morphology

exerciser = exercise (transparent) = exercise + er

The word is a regular instrument noun built from 'exercise' plus '-er', and the equipment meaning is directly connected to physical exercise.

Etymology

The word exerciser for a piece of equipment comes from exercise, which comes from the old Latin exercere meaning 'keep busy' or 'train'. Because ex- means 'out' and -er shows a thing that does something, an exerciser is a device you use to 'work out' and burn energy.