bantamweight

noun — 2 senses

bantamweight

noun

US /ˈbæntəmˌweɪt/

Etymology From bantam + weight.

1

Boxing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War A weight class in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg).

2

A boxer or other competitor of this weight.

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