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body weight

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun body weight has 1 sense
  1. body weight - the weight of a person's body
    --1 is a kind of
    weight
    --1 has particulars: reporting weight

Definitions from the Web

Body Weight

Definition:

Body weight refers to the measurement of a person's mass, usually expressed in kilograms or pounds, reflecting the combined weight of the body's bones, muscles, organs, and other tissues.

Usage:

Body weight is often used as a general indicator of a person's health and fitness level.

In sports, athletes focus on maintaining their body weight within a specific range to optimize their performance.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - The total weight of a person's body, including all its tissues and structures.

Example sentence: My body weight increased after indulging in holiday treats and not exercising regularly.

Sense 2:

Noun - The amount of force a person's body exerted onto a scale or surface due to gravitational pull.

Example sentence: The truck driver stepped on the body weight scale to ensure he met the weight requirements for his license.

Sense 3:

Noun - The act of assessing or measuring a person's body weight.

Example sentence: Regular body weight checks help individuals keep track of their weight loss progress.

Sense 4:

Adjective - Describing an exercise, activity, or equipment that utilizes the person's own body weight for resistance.

Example sentence: Yoga and calisthenics are popular forms of exercise that primarily rely on body weight movements.

Sense 5:

Verb - To achieve or maintain a specific body weight.

Example sentence: The actor had to body weight manipulate for a role by gaining significant weight to portray an obese character.

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