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Featherweight

usgb/ˈfeðərweɪt/Volume
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Sport Specific

Used to categorize athletes' weight in certain sports, often precedes 'boxing' or 'class.'

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She won the featherweight title in mixed martial arts.
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Not For Humans Only

It can also apply to contests involving animals like horse racing or cockfighting.

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The rooster is in the featherweight division.
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Conditional Status

A combat athlete may be called featherweight temporarily, only while competing within that range.

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He's a featherweight for this fight, but he'll move up soon.
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