Lightweight
Lightweight is a weight class in combat sports and rowing. The lightweight division is over 130 pounds (59 kilograms) and up to 135 pounds (61.2 kilograms) weight class in the sport of boxing.
LIGHTWEIGHT meaning: 1 : a fighter who is in a class of boxers weighing from 125 to 132 pounds (57 to 60 kilograms) often used before another noun; 2 : someone or something that does not
LIGHTWEIGHT definition: 1. weighing only a little or less than average: 2. not showing deep understanding or knowledge of. Learn more.
LIGHTWEIGHT definition: light in weight. See examples of lightweight used in a sentence.
The meaning of LIGHTWEIGHT is one of less than average weight; specifically : a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for
Definition of lightweight adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner''s Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you describe someone as a lightweight, you are critical of them because you think that they are not very important or skilful in a particular area of activity.
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