ελαφρύς — meaning in English
elafrys
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English meaning
- light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
- lightweight noun A boxing (or similar combat sport) weight class between welterweight and featherweight, or a competitor in it.
Senses
ελαφρύς is used for these senses in English:
- light (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
- lightweight Having less than average weight.
light — full definition
- noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
- noun A source of illumination, such as a lamp or bulb.
- verb To set something burning.
- verb To illuminate; to provide light for.
- adj Not heavy; weighing little.
lightweight — full definition
- noun A boxing (or similar combat sport) weight class between welterweight and featherweight, or a competitor in it.
- noun Someone or something of little importance, ability, or influence.
- noun Informal: a person who gets drunk very easily, or who has little stamina.
- adj Weighing less than average, or simple and low-impact rather than heavy-duty.
- adj Lacking seriousness, depth, or substance.