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Cruiserweight

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several weight classes in boxing or wrestling.

    "Near-synonym: super middleweight (sometimes synonymous)"

  2. 2
    A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the middleweight division and lighter than those in the super heavyweight division. wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of several weight classes in boxing or wrestling.; light heavyweight British, obsolete
  4. 4
    a professional boxer who weighs between 169 and 175 pounds wordnet
  5. 5
    Any of several weight classes in boxing or wrestling.; A boxer weighing less than 200lb; heavier than a light heavyweight and lighter than a heavyweight.
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  1. 6
    Any of several weight classes in boxing or wrestling.; A wrestler weighing less than 210lb; heavier than a light heavyweight and lighter than a heavyweight.

Etymology

From cruiser + weight.

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