Lightweight vs. Heavyweight

Lightweight vs. Heavyweight — Is There a Difference?
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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 heavyweight

Lightweightnoun

(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.

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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.

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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 boxer

Lightweightnoun

a wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds

Lightweightadjective

having relatively little weight;

lightweight fabrics

Lightweightadjective

having no importance or influence;

a lightweight intellect