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flyweight

/ˈflaɪ.weɪt/

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noun

/ˈflaɪ.weɪt/C1formalsport
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее весовую категорию в боксе и других боевых видах спорта, обычно для спортсменов весом не более 115 фунтов (профессионалы) или 112 фунтов (любители).

A noun referring to a weight class in boxing and other combat sports, typically for competitors weighing no more than 115 pounds (professional) or 112 pounds (amateur).

  1. Professional boxing weight classB2formalsport

    A weight class in professional boxing for boxers weighing no more than 115 pounds (52.2 kg).

    ruВесовая категория в боксе

    • He won the world flyweight championship last year.
    • Flyweight boxers are known for their speed and agility.
    • She trains hard to maintain her flyweight status.
  2. Amateur boxing weight classB2formalsport

    A weight class in amateur boxing for boxers weighing no more than 112 pounds (50.8 kg).

    ruНаилегчайший вес

    • The amateur flyweight division is highly competitive.
    • He moved up from light flyweight to flyweight.
    • She won a gold medal in the flyweight category at the Olympics.
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  • flyweights' possessive plural form
  • flyweight's possessive singular form