American English pronunciation
How to pronounce welterweight
IPA transcription: ['wɛltɚ,weɪt]
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Noun
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a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase)
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an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds
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a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds
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a professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds
Usage examples
- Baltazar was a contender at the Lightweight and Junior Welterweight divisions.
- He is a co-trainer of light welterweight contender, Mexican Jesse Vargas.