heavy-weight

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person or thing of above-average weight: "heavy-weight" refers to someone or something that weighs more than the average, especially in sports.
   • A boxer or wrestler of the heaviest class: In combat sports, a "heavy-weight" is a competitor in the weight class above light-heavyweight, typically over 70 kilograms (154 pounds).
   • An influential or important person: Informally, "heavy-weight" denotes a person of great intelligence, power, or significance, often in business, politics, or academia.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The heavyweight champion defended his title successfully. (A boxer in the heaviest weight class.)
  • She is a heavyweight in the field of neuroscience. (An influential and highly respected expert.)
  • The truck is a heavyweight vehicle, designed for carrying large loads. (A vehicle above average weight.)

Advanced Usage

• "Heavyweight division": the category in sports for the heaviest competitors.
  • The heavyweight division in boxing is known for its powerful punches. (The top weight class.)
• "Heavyweight thinker": a person with deep, influential ideas.
  • He is considered a heavyweight thinker in political theory. (An intellectual of great importance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Heavyweight (adj): referring to something of great weight or importance.
  • The heavyweight debate attracted national attention. (A significant and serious discussion.)
• Light-heavyweight (n): a weight class just below heavyweight.
  • He moved up from light-heavyweight to heavyweight. (A lighter weight division.)

Synonyms

• Titan: a person of great size, strength, or influence.
• Bigwig: an informal term for an important person (often in business or politics).
• Giant: a person of exceptional ability or prominence.

Related Idioms

• Punching above one's weight: to compete or succeed against stronger or more powerful opponents.
  • The small company is punching above its weight in the tech industry. (Achieving more than expected given its size.)
• A heavyweight fight: a contest between powerful or influential rivals.
  • The election became a heavyweight fight between two experienced politicians. (A major, high-stakes competition.)