Featherweight: meaning, definitions and examples
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featherweight
[ ˈfɛðərˌweɪt ]
boxing
A weight division in professional boxing between bantamweight and lightweight, with a maximum weight limit of 126 pounds for the fighters. Featherweights are known for their speed and agility.
Synonyms
125-pounds, feather
Examples of usage
- He won the championship title in the featherweight division.
- The upcoming fight is between two skilled featherweight boxers.
general
A classification for lightweight objects or individuals, typically used in sports or competitions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The drone is designed to be a featherweight model for racing.
- This backpack is a featherweight option for hikers.
Translations
Translations of the word "featherweight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peso pluma
🇮🇳 फेदरवेट
🇩🇪 Federgewicht
🇮🇩 kelas bulu
🇺🇦 найлегша вага
🇵🇱 waga piórkowa
🇯🇵 フェザー級
🇫🇷 poids plume
🇪🇸 peso pluma
🇹🇷 tüy siklet
🇰🇷 페더급
🇸🇦 وزن الريشة
🇨🇿 pérová váha
🇸🇰 pérková váha
🇨🇳 羽量级
🇸🇮 peresna teža
🇮🇸 fjöðurvikt
🇰🇿 қауырсын салмақ
🇬🇪 ფრენბურთი
🇦🇿 yüngül çəki
🇲🇽 peso pluma
Word origin
The term 'featherweight' originated in the sport of boxing in the late 19th century to describe a weight class between bantamweight and lightweight. The word 'feather' refers to the lightness of a feather, emphasizing the weight limit of 126 pounds for fighters in this division. Over time, the term has been adopted in other contexts to describe lightweight objects or individuals, highlighting their agility and speed.
See also: featheriness, feathers, feathery.