Fighting Weight

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Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪtɪŋ weɪt/

Definitions of fighting weight

noun a specific weight that a person or animal must reach or maintain in order to compete in a fight or match

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor told me I need to get back to my fighting weight.

A2 She's been working out regularly to reach her fighting weight.

B1 Boxers often have to cut weight to make their fighting weight for a match.

B2 As an athlete, maintaining his fighting weight is crucial for peak performance.

C1 Professional fighters have nutritionists to help them achieve and maintain their fighting weight.

C2 Achieving his fighting weight was a challenge, but he was determined to succeed.

Examples of fighting weight in a Sentence

formal Athletes often have to maintain their fighting weight in order to perform at their best.

informal I've been hitting the gym to get back to my fighting weight before the summer.

slang I need to shed a few pounds to get to my fighting weight for the beach trip.

figurative She felt lighter and more energetic after reaching her fighting weight in terms of emotional baggage.

Grammatical Forms of fighting weight

plural

fighting weights

comparative

more fighting weight

superlative

most fighting weight

present tense

fighting weight

future tense

will be fighting weight

perfect tense

has been fighting weight

continuous tense

is fighting weight

singular

fighting weight

positive degree

fighting weight

infinitive

to fight weight

gerund

fighting weight

participle

fighting weighted

Origin and Evolution of fighting weight

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'fighting weight' originated in the world of boxing and combat sports, where it refers to the weight at which a fighter feels strongest and most competitive.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fighting weight' has come to be used more broadly outside of the realm of sports, to describe the ideal weight or physical condition for any type of competitive or challenging situation.