featherweight
noun/ˈfɛðərˌweɪt/
Frequency rank: #17,870 most common English word
Meaning
the lightest competitive weight class in boxing, or more generally something very light in weight or of little importance.
Example sentence
In the boxing match, the featherweight champion moved so quickly that his opponent could barely land a punch.
Synonyms & related words
- lightweight
- flyweight
- bantamweight
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