FLYWEIGHT

flyweight

(noun) an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 112 pounds

flyweight

(noun) weighs no more than 115 pounds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

flyweight (plural flyweights)

(mechanics) A weight that moves outward depending on centrifugal force.

(martial arts) A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 112 pounds or 50.8 kilograms.

(figuratively, adjectival use) Small, light or unimportant.

Source: Wiktionary



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