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heavyweight

DEFINITIONS OF: heavyweight

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n a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

Synonyms:
giant, hulk, whale
Type of:
large person
a person of greater than average size

n a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds

Type of:
gladiator, prizefighter
a professional boxer

n a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds

Type of:
grappler, matman, wrestler
combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground

n an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds

Type of:
boxer, pugilist
someone who fights with his fists for sport

n a person of exceptional importance and reputation

Synonyms:
behemoth, colossus, giant, titan
Type of:
important person, influential person, personage
a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
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