welterweight

wel·ter·weight  (wltr-wt)

n.

1. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 147 pounds (66.1 kilograms), between junior welterweight and junior middleweight.

2. A boxer competing in this weight division.

3. A contestant in various other sports in a similar weight division.

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[From welter, heavyweight boxer, perhaps from welt.]

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welterweight [ˈwɛltəˌweɪt]

n

1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing)

a.  a professional boxer weighing 140-147 pounds (63.5-66.5 kg)

b.  an amateur boxer weighing 63.5-67 kg (140-148 pounds)

c.  (as modifier) a great welterweight era

2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Wrestling) a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 154-172 pounds (70-78 kg))

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	welterweight - a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase) weight unit, weight - a unit used to measure weight; "he placed two weights in the scale pan"
	2.	welterweight - an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds boxer, pugilist - someone who fights with his fists for sport
	3.	welterweight - a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds grappler, matman, wrestler - combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
	4.	welterweight - a professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds prizefighter, gladiator - a professional boxer

Translations

welterweight [ˈweltəweɪt] N → wélter m
light welterweight → wélter m ligero

welterweight

n → Weltergewicht nt

welterweight [ˈwɛltəˌweɪt] n → peso welter m inv

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welterweight [ˈwɛltəˌweɪt] n → peso welter m inv