Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun welterweight

4 senses of welterweight

Sense 1
welterweight -- (a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase))
       => weight unit, weight -- (a unit used to measure weight; "he placed two weights in the scale pan")

Sense 2
welterweight -- (an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds)
       => boxer, pugilist -- (someone who fights with his fists for sport)

Sense 3
welterweight -- (a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds)
       => wrestler, grappler, matman -- (combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground)

Sense 4
welterweight -- (a professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds)
       => prizefighter, gladiator -- (a professional boxer)