heavyweight
adjective
1. Of the heavyweight boxing (or similar) division.
2. Being relatively heavy.
3. Being a leader in one's field.
noun
1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds
Definition categories: person, boxer, pugilist
2. a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds
Definition categories: person, grappler, wrestler
3. a professional boxer who weighs more than 190 pounds
Definition categories: person, gladiator, prizefighter
4. a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
Similar word(s): giant, hulk, whale
Definition categories: person
5. a person of exceptional importance and reputation
Similar word(s): behemoth, colossus, giant, titan
Definition categories: person, personage
Sentences with heavyweight as a noun:
- an intellectual heavyweight