Used to categorize athletes' weight in certain sports, often precedes 'boxing' or 'class.' She won the featherweight title in mixed martial arts.
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Not For Humans Only
It can also apply to contests involving animals like horse racing or cockfighting. The rooster is in the featherweight division.
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Conditional Status
A combat athlete may be called featherweight temporarily, only while competing within that range. He's a featherweight for this fight, but he'll move up soon.