lightweight
IPA: ɫˈaɪtwˈeɪt
noun
- (combat sports) A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.
- (rowing) A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.
- (weightlifting) A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.
- One of little consequence or ability.
- A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.
- (by extension) A person with low endurance.
- A political candidate with little chance of winning.
verb
- (transitive) To reduce the amount or weight of.
adjective
- Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity.
- Having less than average weight.
- Lacking in strength.
- (computing) Having a small footprint or performance impact.
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Examples of "lightweight" in Sentences
- The rifle is lightweight and sturdy.
- This laptop is fast and lightweight.
- Batiste is the softest of the lightweight opaque fabrics.
- He currently fights in the lightweight division in the UFC.
- The awning hardware is made of strong, lightweight aluminum.
- The rifle is highly transportable, ergonomic and lightweight.
- A lightweight reinforcing material fills the remainder of the core.
- A lightweight firing pin rides in a channel inside the bolt unrestrained.
- Horses are hitched to a very lightweight two wheeled cart, called a sulky.
- Most of the rest of the chair is made up of lightweight metals and fabrics.
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