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heav·y·weight
 heavyweight
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- pronunciation:
- he
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having great weight; very heavy.
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to the heaviest competitive class or division.
a heavyweight wrestling match |
| definition 3: |
relatively heavier or thicker than usual.
a heavyweight sealing material- similar words:
- overweight
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who weighs well above average.
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| definition 2: |
a competitor in the heaviest class, as a boxer over 175 pounds.
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| definition 3: |
(informal) an esp. influential or brilliant person.
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