flyweight

  1. Noun.  (mechanics) a weight that moves outward depending on centrifugal force.
  2. Noun.  (sports) a weight division of professional boxing between junior flyweight and junior bantamweight; a boxer in this division.
  3. Noun.  (sports) a similar division and contestant in wrestling.
  4. Noun.  (figuratively) small, light or unimportant.

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