welterweight

Speech parts

1. welterweight - Noun

2. welterweight - Adjective

Meaning

welterweight

Alternative spelling of welter-weight

welterweight (plural welterweights)

Alternative spelling of welter-weight

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

welter pugilist boxer bantamweight middleweight featherweight flyweight wrestler catchweight

Hypernyms

gladiator pugilist boxer grappler prizefighter matman

Phrases with the word

intermediate welterweight

Examples

Honoria, you see, is one of those robust, dynamic girls with the muscles of a welterweight and a laugh like a squadron of cavalry charging over a tin bridge. A beastly thing to face over the breakfast table. Brainy, moreover. P. G. Wodehouse

I used to box a bit, and once fought as an amateur welterweight. Alexander Hanson

After bouncing between promotions, Lawler returned to the UFC and made a run for the welterweight title on two occasions, securing career-defining wins in the process. Source: Internet

A fight against unranked welterweight Gunnar Nelson would be an awesome way for Martin to attempt to substantiate that claim. Source: Internet

A May 23 card is planned for Las Vegas at the UFC Apex facility with the main event reportedly between former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, ranked No. 1 among 170-pound contenders, and No. 6 Gilbert Burns. Source: Internet

Another Nigerian, Kamaru Usman is also enjoying dominance in the welterweight division. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

welter welter-weight weltering welthe welting Welton