Definition: Body piercing jewelry with a similar shape to a barbell used for weight lifting. Barbells with internal threading are considered to be superior to those with external threading.
Also Known As: stud
Examples: A barbell is used for body piercing and can come in a variety of sizes and shapes. It can also be made of different materials, although surgical stainless steel is the most common. A barbell is a rod with a ball on each end - one ball is permanently attached and the other screws on and off.
