catchweight

1 of 2

noun

: a negotiated weight limit for a sports event (such as a boxing match) that does not fall within the traditional weight class divisions

catchweight

2 of 2

adverb

"

: without restriction or artificial handicap as to the weight of contestants in a sports event

to fight catchweight

Word History

Etymology

Noun

catch entry 1 + weight

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