HEAVYWEIGHT

colossus, behemoth, giant, heavyweight, titan

(noun) a person of exceptional importance and reputation

giant, hulk, heavyweight, whale

(noun) a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

heavyweight

(noun) a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds

heavyweight

(noun) a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds

heavyweight

(noun) an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

heavyweight (plural heavyweights)

A very large, heavy, or impressive person.

(uncountable) The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.

(uncountable) A similar division and contestant in other sports.

Adjective

heavyweight (not comparable)

Of the heavyweight boxing (or similar) division.

Being relatively heavy.

Being a leader in one's field.

Important or impressive.

Source: Wiktionary



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