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adjective 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.
Origin of heavy-duty First recorded in 1910–15
Words nearby heavy-duty heavy breather, heavy chain, heavy chain disease, heavy cream, heavy cruiser, heavy-duty , heavy earth, heavy eye, heavy-footed, heavy going, heavy-handed
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Example sentences from the Web for heavy-duty Increasing fuel-economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles is, too.
Obama’s Bad Salesmanship | Michael Tomasky| June 25, 2013| DAILY BEAST
He always brought a heavy-duty hockey duffel with him to work, but he hit the gym more often and toned down.
Britney Spears and Jason Trawick: He’s Her Fiancé, Manager, and Conservator | Ramin Setoodeh| September 11, 2012| DAILY BEAST
Two rebel commanders tell Eli Lake they could oust Assad within a month—if the U.S. supplies them with some heavy-duty weapons.
Syrian Opposition Leaders: We Need U.S. Weapons | Eli Lake| July 23, 2012| DAILY BEAST
Cover the roasting pan with a fitted top or heavy-duty aluminum foil.
An American Prairie Feast | Sophie Menin| July 17, 2010| DAILY BEAST
Remove the roasting pan from the heat and carefully cover it with a fitted lid or heavy-duty aluminum foil.
An American Prairie Feast | Sophie Menin| July 17, 2010| DAILY BEAST
The first, as I remember, to break away from the slow-speed, heavy-duty type was a celebrated Italian firm.
The Submarine in War and Peace | Simon Lake
The guard was a big man, with a heavy-duty stunner resting in the crook of his elbow.
Gold in the Sky | Alan Edward Nourse
He turned away and pulled three heavy-duty paralo-ray pistols out of the cabinet.
The Revolt on Venus | Carey Rockwell
The soft breathing of the heavy-duty motor became more pronounced, more labored.
And no shield would stand up under that heavy-duty distorter, even if Barra could only summon a minimum of power to operate it.
The Weakling | Everett B. Cole
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British Dictionary definitions for heavy-duty noun (modifier) made to withstand hard wear, bad weather, etc heavy-duty uniforms
subject to high import or export taxes
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Words related to heavy-duty firm, heavy, vigorous, secure, tough, capable, solid, big, forceful, able, steady, tenacious, athletic, substantial, stable, active, robust, durable, energetic, huge