bantamweight

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Noun bantamweight has 2 senses

bantamweight - weighs 115-126 pounds
--₁ is a kind of wrestler, grappler, matman
bantamweight - an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 119 pounds
--₂ is a kind of boxer, pugilist

Definitions from the Web

Bantamweight

Noun (Popular Sense):

A bantamweight is a weight class in combat sports, typically between flyweight and featherweight.

Sample Sentence:

In boxing, the bantamweight division includes fighters weighing between 118 pounds and 122 pounds.

Noun (Local Sense):

In some regions, a bantamweight refers to a small breed of chicken.

Sample Sentence:

The farmer keeps bantamweights in his backyard for their colorful feathers and for eggs.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, bantamweight describes something small or lightweight.

Sample Sentence:

The company introduced a bantamweight laptop, perfect for travelers due to its compact size and lightness.