heavyweight

(hevē wāt′)

noun

  1. a person or animal weighing much more than average
  2. an athlete, in any of various sports, who is in the heaviest weight division or classification; specif., a boxer in the heaviest weight classification, typically weighing over 195 pounds (88.45 kg)
  3. Informal a very intelligent, influential, or important person

adjective

  1. heavy in weight
  2. of heavyweights

See heavyweight in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One of above average weight.
  2. a. The heaviest weight division in professional boxing, having no upper limit, with contestants usually weighing more than 190 pounds (85.5 kilograms).
    b. A boxer competing in this weight division.
    c. A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting.
    d. A contestant in this weight division.
  3. Informal A person of great importance or influence.

Related Forms:

  • heavˈy·weightˌ adjective

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