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Meaning of heavyweight

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

heavyweight

noun

Definitions

  1. A very large, heavy, or impressive person.

    Example: an intellectual heavyweight

  2. The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.

  3. (uncountable) A similar division and contestant in other sports.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of the heavyweight boxing (or similar) division.

  2. Being relatively heavy.

  3. Being a leader in one's field.

  4. Important or impressive.