welterweight /welˈtər-wāt/

1. A weight category, applied esp in boxing
2. A sportsperson of the specified weight for the category (eg in professional boxing above lightweight, junior welterweight or super lightweight (maximum 63.5kg/140lb), welterweight (maximum 67kg/147lb), and super welterweight, light middleweight or junior middleweight (maximum 70kg/154lb))
3. An unusually heavy weight, carried mostly in steeplechases and hurdle races

welter race noun

A race in which such weights are carried

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