catchweight
ˈkætʃweɪt
Definition

Definition of catchweight - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
boxingTECH.weight limit agreed for a fightTECH.
  • The match was set at a catchweight.
limit restriction weight
2.
commerceTECH.variable weight not set to a standardTECH.
  • The catchweight of the package was noted on the label.
3.
sportsTECH.USweight category outside standard ones in sportsTECH.US
  • The match was held at catchweight.
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Origin of catchweight

Old French, cachier (to chase) + weight (weight)

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Examples of catchweight in a sentence

  • The fighters agreed on a catchweight to level the playing field.
  • The catchweight of the shipment varied with each delivery.
  • Retailers often deal with catchweight products like cheese.
  • He fought in a catchweight bout last night.
  • The championship was decided at a catchweight.

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  1. French:poids convenu, poids libre, ...
  2. German:Catchgewicht, Fanggewicht, ...
  3. Italian:peso concordato, peso variabile, ...
  4. Spanish:peso pactado, peso variable, ...
  5. Portuguese:peso combinado, peso variável, ...
  6. Chinese:协议体重, 变动重量, ...
  7. Japanese:キャッチウェイト, 変動重量, ...
  8. Arabic:وَزْن مُتَّفَق عَلَيْهِ, وَزن مُتَغَيِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁקָל מוּסְכָּם, מִשְׁקָל מִשְׁתַּנֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:промежуточный вес, нестандартный вес, ...
  11. Ukrainian:договірна вага, змінна вага, ...
  12. Hindi:कैचवेट, परिवर्तनीय वजन, ...
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