Meaning

8 senses
  1. A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

    A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the featherweight division and lighter than those in the welterweight division.

  2. A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.

  3. A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.

  4. One of little consequence or ability.

    Dünnbrettbohrer

  5. A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.

  6. (broadly)A person with low endurance.

  7. A political candidate with little chance of winning.

  8. Something that is light in weight, or relatively so.

Examples

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  1. This carbon fiber bicycle is incredibly lightweight.

    ruЭтот карбоновый велосипед невероятно лёгок.

    deDieses Kohlefaserfahrrad ist unglaublich leicht.

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  2. Tom is a lightweight.

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  3. It's compact and lightweight.

    deEs ist kompakt und leicht.

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  4. A lightweight fruit picker is perfect for home gardening.

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  5. It's a small and lightweight audio player with extensive format support.

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Translations

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By meaning 2
boxer:
one of little consequence or ability:

Origin

From light (“not heavy”, adjective) + weight (noun).

From light (“not heavy”, adjective) + weight (noun).

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Forms

plural: lightweights

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning

See also

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