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weigh-in
[wey-in]
noun
the act or an instance of weighing in.
After the weigh-in the fighters posed for photographers.
weigh in
verb
(of a boxer or wrestler) to be weighed before a bout
(of a jockey) to be weighed after, or sometimes before, a race
informalto contribute, as in a discussion, etc
he weighed in with a few sharp comments
noun
the act of checking a competitor's weight, as in boxing, horse racing, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of weigh-in1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Allen, 33, is the underdog again but was in top spirits at the weigh-in, sporting his own face on his pants as he weighed in 18st 13lb.
Speaking to his supporters at the weigh-in, Fisher said: "You are that 12th man on the pitch with me. We're going to get it done. Bosh."
Eubank was fined £375,000 after missing the weight at the first weigh-in on Friday by just 0.05lb.
Eubank says he would usually put on about 14lb after a weigh-in.
Before the first weigh-in, Eubank said his two options were to either put on what he usually would and then cut 4lb early on Saturday, or remain within the 10lb window.
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