Featherweight definition
A person or thing of little weight or size.
noun
An insignificant person.
A political featherweight.
noun
A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 126 pounds (56.7 kilograms), between junior featherweight and junior lightweight.
noun
A boxer competing in this weight division.
noun
A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting.
noun
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A contestant in this weight division.
noun
Of or relating to featherweights.
adjective
Unimportant; trivial.
Featherweight political issues.
adjective
Any person or thing of comparatively light weight or small size.
noun
An unimportant person or thing.
noun
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A boxer between a junior featherweight and a junior lightweight, with a maximum weight of 126 pounds (57.15 kg)
noun
The minimum weight that a racehorse may carry in a handicap.
noun
Of featherweights.
adjective
Light or trivial.
adjective
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
featherweight
Plural:
featherweights