poids lourd — meaning in English
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English meaning
- heavyweight noun The highest weight class in boxing and similar combat sports, or a competitor in that class.
- juggernaut noun A huge, unstoppable force, organization, or object that crushes everything in its way.
Senses
poids lourd is used for these senses in English:
- heavy goods vehicle A lorry, truck or other large vehicle used to transport cargo with a total weight of at least 3.5 tonnes.
- heavyweight (uncountable, boxing) The professional boxing weight class for boxers weighing more than 190 pounds; a boxer in that division.
- juggernaut (British, Irish, sometimes, derogatory) A large, cumbersome truck or lorry, especially an artic.
heavyweight — full definition
- noun The highest weight class in boxing and similar combat sports, or a competitor in that class.
- noun An important, influential person or organization in a particular field.
- adj Important, powerful, or impressive.
juggernaut — full definition
- noun A huge, unstoppable force, organization, or object that crushes everything in its way.
- noun British English for a very large truck, especially an articulated lorry.
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