Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An official weighing of the participants in an athletic contest, such as in a boxing or wrestling match, in order to ensure that they weigh within the limits stipulated for the event.
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- noun The process of
determining a competitor's bodyweight prior to an event, especially to ensure it is within theweight restrictions .
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Examples
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I have often wondered when watching a Bassmasters weigh-in on TV what the mortality rate would be.
Should Maryland Ban Summer Tidal-Water Bass Tournaments? 2009
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I have often wondered when watching a Bassmasters weigh-in on TV what the mortality rate would be.
Should Maryland Ban Summer Tidal-Water Bass Tournaments? 2009
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However, there is news and I know some of you want me to weigh-in on it.
Doctor Who Smattering of Spoilers rabid1st 2009
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Our principal gave the curriculum team carte blanche to review curriculum and financial plans, weigh-in on hiring decisions, and most importantly, access to document teaching styles.
Jacqueline Edelberg: If Gov. Walker Thinks Wisconsin's Illinois, Dream On Jacqueline Edelberg 2011
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However, there is news and I know some of you want me to weigh-in on it.
Doctor Who Smattering of Spoilers honorh 2009
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Each episode ends with a group therapy session and weigh-in.
Reality-TV show tackles weight loss; triathlete nun writes book at age 80 Post 2010
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Following a spirited (yet ultimately disappointing) combined Press Conference and weigh-in, when both combatants landed some dainty bitchslaps but failed to provide a knockout blow, the UFC-style fight is to be held next Saturday night in the O2 Arena.
Fawkes v Draper: Big Fight Date Announced Dungeekin 2009
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When we got to the gym for the weigh-in, emotions were high to say the least.
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Following a spirited (yet ultimately disappointing) combined Press Conference and weigh-in, when both combatants landed some dainty bitchslaps but failed to provide a knockout blow, the UFC-style fight is to be held next Saturday night in the O2 Arena.
Archive 2009-03-01 Dungeekin 2009
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Our principal gave the curriculum team carte blanche to review curriculum and financial plans, weigh-in on hiring decisions, and most importantly, access to document teaching styles.
Jacqueline Edelberg: If Gov. Walker Thinks Wisconsin's Illinois, Dream On Jacqueline Edelberg 2011
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