heavyweight
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/ˈheviweɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈheviweɪt/
noun
R
In boxing and other sports, the class for athletes who weigh the most, usually over 81 kilograms; an athlete who competes in this class.
He is a famous heavyweight boxer known for his powerful punches.
R
A person or thing that is much heavier than usual.
The heavyweight door was difficult to open.
R
An important person, organization, or thing that has a lot of influence.
She is a heavyweight in the world of finance.
translation
In boxing and other sports, the class for athletes who weigh the most, usually over 81 kilograms; an athlete who competes in this class.; A person or thing that is much heavier than usual.; An important person, organization, or thing that has a lot of influence.
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Plural
heavyweights