FEATHERWEIGHT


Meaning of FEATHERWEIGHT in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ w ā t

Function: noun

Date: 1812

1 : one that is very light in weight especially : a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 126 pounds for professionals and 125 pounds for amateurs ― compare BANTAMWEIGHT , LIGHTWEIGHT

2 : LIGHTWEIGHT 2

– featherweight adjective

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.