middleweight
middleweight Lexical Profile
middleweight Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A weight class or competitor in boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts intermediate between welterweight and light heavyweight (in professional boxing, up to 160 pounds or 72.6 kilograms).
"The undefeated middleweight trained for months in high-altitude conditions to prepare for the championship bout."
A person, organization, or thing of average or moderate size, weight, influence, or importance.
"While the company is still considered a middleweight in the global software market, its rapid growth is drawing attention from industry giants."
• adjective
Of or relating to the middleweight division in combat sports, or having an intermediate weight, size, or capacity.
"The motorcycle manufacturer introduced a new middleweight touring bike that balances highway power with urban agility."