catchweight

catch·weight

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kach-weyt]
- /ˈkætʃˌweɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kach-weyt]
- /ˈkætʃˌweɪt/

Definitions of catchweight word

adjective catchweight of or relating to a contest in which normal weight categories have been waived by agreement 3
adjective catchweight with no restrictions being set on weight 3
noun catchweight the chance or optional weight of a contestant, as contrasted with a weight fixed by agreement or rule. 1
adverb catchweight (horse racing) Without any additional weight; without being handicapped. 0

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Origin of catchweight

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; catch + weight

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Parts of speech for Catchweight

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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catchweight popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

catchweight usage trend in Literature

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