Meaning of the word middleweight in English
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middleweight
US /ˈmɪd.əl.weɪt/
UK /ˈmɪd.əl.weɪt/
Noun
1.
a weight division in boxing and other sports, typically between lightweight and heavyweight
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He moved up to the middleweight division after dominating the lightweight class.
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The championship fight was between two top middleweight contenders.
Adjective
1.
of a weight or size that is intermediate between light and heavy
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The new car model is a middleweight, offering a balance of power and fuel efficiency.
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She prefers middleweight fabrics for her summer dresses.
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