Featherweight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɛðɚˌweɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Featherweight is a noun meaning A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 126 pounds or 57.2 kilograms.
Meaning
A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 126 pounds or 57.2 kilograms.
More Meanings
- A sportsman who fights in this division.
- The lightest weight that may be carried by a racehorse.
Example Sentences
Watson specializes in adiposeness; none of his chorus beauties may be considered featherweights.
Safety and fairness in female sport was one of the most prominent topics at this summer’s Olympic Games, where boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu Ting took gold in the women’s welterweight and featherweight categories respectively.
Word Forms
- featherweights
Synonyms for featherweight
Depending on context, synonyms include light.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include light, lightweight, atomweight, bantamweight, strawweight, catchweight.
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