Definition of Welterweight

1. Noun. A weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase).

Generic synonyms: Weight, Weight Unit

2. Noun. An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds.
Generic synonyms: Boxer, Pugilist

3. Noun. A wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds.
Generic synonyms: Grappler, Matman, Wrestler

4. Noun. A professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds.
Generic synonyms: Gladiator, Prizefighter

Definition of Welterweight

1. n. A weight of 28 pounds (one of 40 pounds is called a heavy welterweight) sometimes imposed in addition to weight for age, chiefly in steeplechases and hurdle races.

2. n. A weight of 28 pounds (one of 40 pounds is called a heavy welterweight) sometimes imposed in addition to weight for age, chiefly in steeplechases and hurdle races.

Definition of Welterweight

1. Adjective. (alternative spelling of welter-weight) ¹

2. Noun. (alternative spelling of welter-weight) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Welterweight

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Welterweight

welsome
welt
weltanschauung
weltanschauungen
weltanschauungs
weltansicht
weltansichts
welted
welted thistle
welter-weight
welter-weights
weltered
weltering
welters
welterweight (current term)
welterweights
welthe
welting
weltings
welts
weltschmerz
weltschmerzes
welwitindolinone
welwitschia
welwitschias
wem
wemb
wembs
wemless

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