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adjective
- 1. (of material or an article) designed to withstand the stresses of demanding use: "heavy-duty springs"
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HEAVY-DUTY definition: 1. Heavy-duty clothing, machinery, or equipment is stronger than usual so that it can be used a…. Learn more.
The meaning of HEAVY-DUTY is able or designed to withstand unusual strain. How to use heavy-duty in a sentence.
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A heavy-duty piece of equipment is very strong and can be used a lot. ...a heavy duty polythene bag. Cut the lobster shells into small pieces with heavy-duty scissors.
Heavy-duty definition: providing an unusual amount of power, durability, etc.. See examples of HEAVY-DUTY used in a sentence.
1. having great weight; difficult to lift or carry. a heavy parcel. pesado. 2. having a particular weight.
Definition of heavy-duty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. designed for heavy work. “a heavy-duty detergent”. “ heavy-duty gloves”. synonyms: heavy. large and powerful; especially designed for heavy loads or rough work. industrial. suitable to stand up to hard wear.
adjective. [only before noun] not easily damaged and therefore suitable for hard physical work or to be used all the time a heavy-duty carpet. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
HEAVY–DUTY meaning: 1 : designed to do difficult work without breaking; 2 : very intense or serious.
providing an unusual amount of power, durability, etc.: heavy-duty machinery; heavy-duty shoes. very important, impressive, or serious: heavy-duty involvement; heavy-duty questions.
