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Bantamweight

//ˈbæntəmˌweɪt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A weight class in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg). uncountable
  2. 2
    A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the flyweight division and lighter than those in the featherweight division. wordnet
  3. 3
    A boxer or other competitor of this weight. countable
  4. 4
    an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 119 pounds wordnet
  5. 5
    weighs 115-126 pounds wordnet

Etymology

From bantam + weight.

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