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lightweight

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/ /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

Meanings
noun
A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

Examples :

"The lightweight boxing class is between featherweight and welterweight. "
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Related Words

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welterweight noun

/ˈwɛltərˌweɪt/ /ˈwɛltəˌweɪt/

A boxer weighing more than a lightweight boxer and less than a middleweight boxer; someone boxing in the welterweight class

"My cousin is a welterweight boxer, competing in the 147-pound division. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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competitive adjective

/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

Capable of competing successfully

"The students in the math class were very competitive; they all worked hard to get the best grades. "

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earnestness noun

/ˈɜːnɪstnəs/ /ˈɝnɪstnəs/

The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.

"Her earnestness during the presentation convinced the boss to approve the new project. "

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outgrowing verb

/ˌaʊtˈɡroʊɪŋ/

To become too big in size or too mature in age or outlook to continue to want, need, use, experience, or accept some object, practice, condition, belief, etc.

"I used to have allergies but I outgrew all of them."

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featherweight noun

/ˈfɛðərˌweɪt/ /ˈfɛðɚˌweɪt/

A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 126 pounds or 57.2 kilograms.

"The boxer trained hard to make featherweight, ensuring he was under 126 pounds for the fight. "

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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tournament noun

/ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

"The knight's training involved participating in a series of tournaments, preparing him for future battles. "

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middleweight noun

/ˈmɪdl̩weɪt/ /ˈmɪdəlweɪt/

A weight class in professional boxing between light middleweight or welterweight and super middleweight or cruiserweight; a similar division in wrestling and other sports

"The boxing match featured a skilled middleweight fighter known for his powerful punches. "

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heavyweight noun

/ˈhɛviˌweɪt/ /ˈhɛviweɪt/

A very large, heavy, or impressive person.

"an intellectual heavyweight"

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consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"