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cruiserweight
[ kroo-zer-weyt ]
noun
, British.
- a light-heavyweight boxer.
cruiserweight
/ ˈkruːzəˌweɪt /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cruiserweight1
First recorded in 1915–20; so called by metaphor, since a cruiser is the second heaviest naval ship
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Example Sentences
Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Ben Askren in their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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