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weigh-in

[ wey-in ]

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noun

Sports.

the act or an instance of weighing in:
After the weigh-in the fighters posed for photographers.

weigh in

verb

1. (of a boxer or wrestler) to be weighed before a bout
2. (of a jockey) to be weighed after, or sometimes before, a race
informal.
to 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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of weigh-in¹

First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase weigh in

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Idioms and Phrases

Be weighed; also, be of a particular weight. For example, Because it was such a small plane, the passengers and their luggage had to weigh in before takeoff , or The fish weighed in at 18 pounds . [Late 1800s]

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Eubank was fined £375,000 after missing the weight at the first weigh-in on Friday by just 0.05lb.

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Eubank says he would usually put on about 14lb after a weigh-in.

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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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The weigh-in took place behind closed doors at a London hotel on Friday.

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There will be a ceremonial weigh-in, which will be open to the public, in Islington on Friday evening.

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