middleweight
noun/ˈmɪdəlˌweɪt/
Frequency rank: #12,674 most common English word
Meaning
a weight class in boxing or combat sports for competitors in a middle range of body weight, typically around 160 pounds.
Example sentence
The champion defended his title in the middleweight division last night.
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