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bantamweight

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ban·tam·weight  (bntm-wt)
n.
1. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 118 pounds (53.1 kilograms), between junior bantamweight and junior flyweight.
2. A boxer competing in this weight division.
3. A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting.
4. A contestant in this weight division.
bantamweight [ˈbæntəmˌweɪt]
n
1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing)
a.  a professional boxer weighing 112-118 pounds (51-53.5 kg)
b.  an amateur boxer weighing 51-54 kg (112-119 pounds)
c.  (as modifier) the bantamweight champion
2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Wrestling) a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 115-126 pounds (52-57 kg))
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bantamweight - weighs 115-126 pounds
grappler, matman, wrestler - combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
2.bantamweight - an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 119 pounds
boxer, pugilist - someone who fights with his fists for sport
Translations
bantamweight [ˈbæntəmweɪt] N (Sport) (= boxer) → peso m gallo
the bantamweight champion → el campeón de los pesos gallos
bantamweight bantam-weight [ˈbæntəmweɪt]
n (= boxer) → poids m coq inv
modif [title] → des poids coq; [champion] → des poids coq; [championship] → des poids coq
bantamweight
n → Bantamgewicht nt
bantamweight [ˈbæntəmˌweɪt] n (Boxing) → peso gallo
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