featherweight
Americannoun
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a boxer or other contestant intermediate in weight between a bantamweight and a lightweight, especially a professional boxer weighing up to 126 pounds (57 kilograms).
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an insignificant person or thing.
He thinks he's a major composer, but he's just a featherweight.
noun
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something very light or of little importance
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( as modifier )
featherweight considerations
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a professional boxer weighing 118–126 pounds (53.5–57 kg)
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an amateur boxer weighing 54–57 kg (119–126 pounds)
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the featherweight challenger
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a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 126–139 pounds (57–63 kg))
Etymology
Origin of featherweight
Example Sentences
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The 35-year-old 'Leeds Warrior' is a two-time featherweight world champion and stalwart of British boxing.
From BBC
The featherweight bout will be professionally sanctioned under the Unified Rules of MMA with five rounds at 5 minutes each.
From Los Angeles Times
Stolz, who is listed at 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, would be on the large side for a pro rider, and might have trouble hanging in with the featherweights in the mountains.
Nick Ball's reign as WBA featherweight world champion ended in dramatic fashion as the British boxer was stopped in the 12th round by Brandon Figueroa in front of stunned home fans in Liverpool.
From BBC
Considered the greatest UFC featherweight of all time, Volkanovski entered as a warm favourite, but was wary of the younger opponent standing five inches taller.
From Barron's
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