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单词 heavy metal
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Word forms: plural heavy metals
1. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun]
Heavy metal is a type of very loud rock music with a fast beat.
...the drummer for a heavy metal band.
2. countable noun
A heavy metal is a metallic element with a high density. Many heavy metals are poisonous.
[technical]
...the toxic heavy metal, cadmium.

heavy metal in British English

noun
1. 
a. 
a type of rock music characterized by a strong beat and amplified instrumental effects, sometimes with violent or nihilistic lyrics
b. 
(as modifier)
a heavy-metal band
2. 
a metal with a high specific gravity
3.  military
large guns or shot

heavy-metal in British English

(ˈhɛvɪˈmɛtəl)
modifier
relating to or involved in heavy metal music
a German heavy-metal band named The Scorpions
a treat for heavy-metal fans
▶ USAGE The abbreviation for heavy-metal is HM

heavy metal in American English

US
1. 
any metal or alloy having a specific gravity greater than 5.0
2. 
a form of rock music characterized by very loud amplification, electronic distortion, throbbing rhythms, shouted lyrics, etc.

Examples of 'heavy metal' in a sentence
heavy metal

Heavy metal bands and extended guitar riffs are likely to get these sorts rocking.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Some call us rock, some heavy metal.
The Sun (2016)
But the standout genre is heavy metal and rock.
The Sun (2011)
IT'S not often heavy metal and golf get a mention in the same sentence.
The Sun (2008)
One of the most successful and influential heavy metal bands of all time.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Other homeowners have placed items in large and heavy metal or ceramic planters which are difficult to carry away quickly.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Heavy metal and rock sounds better sung in a Midlands accent.
The Sun (2011)
Well, somebody in our band recognized him as the drummer for a heavy metal band.
Christianity Today (2000)
There must be some common ground between the loud rock of the band who spawned heavy metal and this offshoot of country and folk music.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Lead BRAIN damage and stunted growth are the side effects of this toxic heavy metal.
The Sun (2007)
I claim that they are a heavy metal band, he thinks the designation absurd.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
These'experts' insist that exposure to potentially toxic heavy metals is documented in the hair.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Rumours it could be the heavy metal band 's last LP no doubt helped.
The Sun (2015)
`My parents said it's fine, as long as it's not to a heavy-metal concert.
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