middleweight

noun/ˈmɪdəlˌweɪt/

Frequency rank: #12,674 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a weight class in boxing or combat sports for competitors in a middle range of body weight, typically around 160 pounds.

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Example sentence

The champion defended his title in the middleweight division last night.

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