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catchweight

adj · adv · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Without any weight restrictions; having no handicap.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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adj

Meaning 2

Having no standard weight, but rather having weight determined when packaged for sale or shipping.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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3

adv

Meaning 3

Without any weight restrictions; without being handicapped.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

Examples

  • to ride catchweight

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noun

Meaning 4

A weight category other than the standard weight categories: either an agreed-upon weight range or an agreement to allow any weight.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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noun

Meaning 5

The weight of an item that is not set to a standard, but which varies around an approximate value.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 6

The weight of all the fish caught.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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