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featherweight

 

[ ˈfɛðərˌweɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A classification for lightweight objects or individuals, typically used in sports or competitions.

Synonyms

airy, lightweight, slight

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,988, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.