Flyweight

usgb/ˈflaɪ.weɪt/
noun

A flyweight is a competitor in boxing or martial arts who weighs no more than 112 pounds.

She is training to become a champion in the flyweight division.
Visual representation of "flyweight" - A flyweight is a competitor in boxing or martial arts who weighs no more than 112 pounds.

Often appears as...

  • flyweight champion
  • flyweight class

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boxing, division, martial arts

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Contextual Understanding

When using 'flyweight' in sports, it often carries connotations of agility and speed.

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Boxers in this weight class are typically lighter and quicker than their heavier counterparts.
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Design Efficiency

In computing, 'flyweight' can refer to an object-oriented design pattern that minimizes memory usage.

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The flyweight pattern is used to create a large number of objects efficiently by sharing common data.
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