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Bantamweight

usgb/ˈbæntəmweɪt/Volume
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Sport SpecificPlay
Used mainly in sports, not in casual conversations unless discussing sports. SlideShe's interested in the bantamweight competition next month.
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Not FeatherweightPlay
'Bantamweight' and 'Featherweight' are different classes, don't confuse them. SlideHe moved from bantamweight to featherweight last year.
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Precision MattersPlay
In sports, weight categories are precise. 'Bantamweight' refers to an exact range. SlideThe fighter had to lose 2 pounds to remain in the bantamweight class.