feather-weight

A boxer competes in the feather-weight division.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A very light person or thing: "feather-weight" refers to someone or something that is extremely light in weight.
   • A weight class in boxing: In sports, specifically boxing, "feather-weight" is a weight class for boxers weighing between 126 and 130 pounds (approximately 57 to 59 kilograms).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The new laptop is a feather-weight, making it easy to carry around. (An extremely light object.)
  • He competes as a feather-weight in the national boxing championships. (A boxer in the feather-weight class.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a feather-weight": to be very light or insubstantial.

  • Her argument was a feather-weight, lacking any real evidence. (Her argument was weak or insignificant.)

• "feather-weight champion": the titleholder in the feather-weight boxing division.

  • The feather-weight champion defended his title successfully. (The winner in that weight class.)

Variants and Related Words

• Featherweight (adj): of or relating to the feather-weight class; very light.

  • She bought a featherweight suitcase for her travels. (A very light suitcase.)

• Feather-light (adj): extremely light; delicate.

  • The cake was feather-light and fluffy. (Very light in texture.)

Synonyms

• Lightweight: of little weight; not heavy.
• Insignificant: of little importance or weight (figurative use).
• Bantamweight: a lighter weight class in boxing (below feather-weight).

Phrasal Verbs

• Weigh in as a feather-weight: to be classified in the feather-weight category.
  • He weighed in as a feather-weight for the match. (He met the weight requirement.)

Related Idioms

• Light as a feather: extremely light.

  • The package was light as a feather, so shipping was cheap. (Very light weight.)

• Feather in one's cap: an achievement to be proud of (not directly related to weight).

  • Winning the feather-weight title was a feather in his cap. (A notable accomplishment.)