heavyweight

(noun, adjective)

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