Sekirov Dictionary

lightweight

/ˈlaɪt.weɪt/

noun 8
adjective 4
verb 1
forms 7

noun8

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Something that is light in weight, or relatively so.
- He mentions the "huge engine, lying on its side"—it was in fact a 2-2-2 weighing but 27 tons, something of a lightweight, even for 1868. — 1958
A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.
A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.
A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.
One of little consequence or ability.
A political candidate with little chance of winning.
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A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.
- "Wait, is this about the other night when you two lightweights totally went on that bender?" — 2005
A person with low endurance.

adjective4

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Having less than average weight.
- For example, lightweight construction and Jacobs bogies save weight, and a lighter train uses less power. — 2021
Having a small footprint or performance impact.
Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity.
Lacking in strength.

verb1

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To reduce the amount or weight of.
- The solar photovoltaic array, GPS antennae and telephony antenna all would be lightweighted and integrated into the balloon structure, and the sensor-module would be ruggedized and miniaturized. — 2002

forms

lightweighted · lightweighting · lightweights · lighterweight · more lightweight · lightestweight · most lightweight

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