of or relating to a contest in which normal weight categories have been waived by agreement
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catch•weight
(kach′wāt′),USA pronunciation n. [Sports.]
- Sportthe chance or optional weight of a contestant, as contrasted with a weight fixed by agreement or rule.
- catch + weight 1810–20
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