Meaning of heavyweight in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɛviˌweɪt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    heavyweight

    Definitions

    1. heaviest in a category or of a heavyweight category (more than 190 pounds for prizefighters)

    Examples

    • « a heavyweight boxer »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    heavyweight

    Definitions

    1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds
  3. 2. a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds
  4. 3. a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds
  5. 4. a very large person

    Examples

    • « impressive in size or qualities »

    Derived terms

  6. 5. a person of exceptional importance and reputation

Famous quotes

  • « Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion. »
    Gene Tunney

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