Welterweight: meaning, definitions and examples
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welterweight
[ ˈweltərweɪt ]
boxing
A weight division in professional boxing and other combat sports, intermediate between lightweight and middleweight. In boxing, the welterweight division has a weight limit of 147 pounds (67 kg).
Synonyms
147-pound division, intermediate weight division.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| welterweight |
Repeated for emphasis in combat sports, reaffirms its utility in specifying a widely recognized weight class.
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| 147-pound division |
Used to specify the exact weight limit in pounds for the welterweight class. This term is more technical and is often used in official documents or when precision is needed, like in sports analytics or reporting.
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| intermediate weight division |
A more general term that could refer to any weight class that isn't the heaviest or lightest. This term is not specific and might be used in casual conversation or when talking about the range of weight classes collectively.
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Examples of usage
- He competed in the welterweight division and won the championship title.
- The welterweight boxer showed excellent footwork during the match.
- The welterweight fighters are known for their speed and agility.
- The welterweight champion defended his title successfully.
- She aspires to become a welterweight boxer one day.
Translations
Translations of the word "welterweight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peso meio-médio
🇮🇳 वेल्टरवेट
🇩🇪 Weltergewicht
🇮🇩 kelas welter
🇺🇦 напівсередня вага
🇵🇱 waga półśrednia
🇯🇵 ウェルター級 (werutā-kyū)
🇫🇷 poids welter
🇪🇸 peso welter
🇹🇷 yarı orta sıklet
🇰🇷 웰터급 (welteo-geup)
🇸🇦 وزن الويلتر
🇨🇿 welterová váha
🇸🇰 welterová váha
🇨🇳 次中量级 (cì zhōng liàng jí)
🇸🇮 velterska kategorija
🇮🇸 véltervigt
🇰🇿 жартылай орта салмақ
🇬🇪 ველტერვეიტი
🇦🇿 yarımorta çəki
🇲🇽 peso welter
Etymology
The term 'welterweight' originated in the sport of boxing in the late 19th century. It was derived from the verb 'welt,' meaning to beat severely. The 'weight' suffix indicates the weight class or division in which the boxers compete. Welterweight has become a popular and well-established weight category in combat sports, attracting skilled athletes who possess a balance of speed, power, and endurance.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,398, 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.