Lightweight vs. Heavyweight
Difference Between Lightweight and Heavyweight
Lightweightnoun
A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.
Heavyweightnoun
A very large, heavy, or impressive person.
an intellectual heavyweightLightweightnoun
(rowing) A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.
Heavyweightnoun
(uncountable) The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.
Lightweightnoun
(weightlifting) A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.
Heavyweightnoun
A similar division and contestant in other sports.
Lightweightnoun
One of little consequence or ability.
Heavyweightadjective
Of the heavyweight boxing (or similar) division.
Lightweightnoun
A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.
Heavyweightadjective
Being relatively heavy.
Lightweightnoun
A political candidate with little chance of winning
Heavyweightadjective
Being a leader in one's field.
Lightweightadjective
Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity
Heavyweightadjective
Important or impressive.
Lightweightadjective
Having less than average weight
Heavyweightnoun
an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds
Lightweightadjective
Lacking in strength
Heavyweightnoun
a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds
Lightweightadjective
(computing) Having a small footprint or performance impact
Heavyweightnoun
a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds
Lightweightnoun
a professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds
Heavyweightnoun
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
Lightweightnoun
someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
Heavyweightnoun
a person of exceptional importance and reputation
Lightweightnoun
an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 132 pounds
Heavyweightadjective
heaviest in a category or of a heavyweight category (more than 190 pounds for prizefighters);
a heavyweight boxerLightweightnoun
a wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds
Lightweightadjective
having relatively little weight;
lightweight fabricsLightweightadjective
having no importance or influence;
a lightweight intellect
