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HEAVYWEIGHT definition: 1. a boxer who is in the heaviest weight group, or this division of boxing weight: 2. a person or…. Learn more.
1. : one that is above average in weight. 2. : one in the usually heaviest class of contestants: such as. a. : a boxer in an unlimited weight division compare light heavyweight. b. : a weight lifter weighing more than 198 pounds. 3. : one that possesses great power, prominence, or stature. Synonyms. big boy. big cheese. big gun. big leaguer.
noun. us / ˈhev.i.weɪt / uk / ˈhev.i.weɪt / Add to word list. [ C or U ] a boxer who is in the heaviest weight group, or this division of boxing weight: He was short for a heavyweight and had only a short reach. heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was heavyweight champion of the world.
heavyin weight. of more than average weight or thickness: a coat of heavyweight material. noting or pertaining to a boxer, wrestler, etc., of the heaviest competitive class, especially a professional boxer weighing more than 175 pounds (79.4 kilograms).
1. a person or animal weighing much more than average. 2. an athlete, in any of various sports, who is in the heaviest weight division or classification; specif., a boxer in the heaviest weight classification, typically weighing over 195 pounds (88.45 kg) 3. US, Informal.
Definition of heavyweight noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
something big or impressive in size or qualities. synonyms: giant, hulk, whale. see more. see less. type of: large person. a person of greater than average size. noun. a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds.
n. 1. One of above average weight. 2. a. The heaviest weight division in professional boxing, having no upper limit, with contestants usually weighing more than 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms). b. A boxer competing in this weight division. c. A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting. d. A contestant in this weight division. 3.
heavyweight definition: 1. a fighter such as a boxer who is in the heaviest weight group: 2. someone who is powerful and…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'heavyweight' 1. A heavyweight is a boxer weighing more than 175 pounds and therefore in the heaviest class. [...] 2. If you refer to a person or organization as a heavyweight, you mean that they have a lot of influence, experience, and importance in a particular field, subject, or activity. [...] More.