Flyweight (Noun)
Meaning 1
An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 112 pounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Weighs no more than 115 pounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The boxer's career flourished as a flyweight, where she could rely on her quickness and agility to outmaneuver her opponents.
- Competing as a flyweight allows her to focus on her precision and technique rather than worrying about bulking up.
- At just 108 pounds, the young martial artist was well within the flyweight division and eager to test her skills in the upcoming tournament.
- After years of struggling to cut weight, the wrestler finally found her groove as a flyweight and went on to win several regional championships.
- As a flyweight, the kickboxer's emphasis on speed and footwork allowed her to dodge her opponents' attacks with ease and land devastating counterpunches.