heavy-duty
adjective
Origin of heavy-duty
Related Words for heavy-duty
firm, heavy, vigorous, secure, tough, capable, solid, big, forceful, able, steady, tenacious, athletic, substantial, stable, active, robust, durable, energetic, hugeExamples from the Web for heavy-duty
Contemporary Examples of heavy-duty
Increasing fuel-economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles is, too.
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 ConservatorRamin Setoodeh
September 11, 2012
Two rebel commanders tell Eli Lake they could oust Assad within a month—if the U.S. supplies them with some heavy-duty weapons.
Cover the roasting pan with a fitted top or heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Remove the roasting pan from the heat and carefully cover it with a fitted lid or heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Historical Examples of heavy-duty
He ran some heavy-duty motors off it and a few other things like that.
With No Strings AttachedGordon Randall Garrett (AKA David Gordon)
The elder Dr. Arcot glanced in surprise at the heavy-duty ammeter in a control panel.
Islands of SpaceJohn W Campbell
A heavy-duty drilling machine performs this work, then the block goes to the lathe for further operations.
Aviation EnginesVictor Wilfred Pag
The guard was a big man, with a heavy-duty stunner resting in the crook of his elbow.
Gold in the SkyAlan Edward Nourse
He stepped back and to one side and reached for his heavy-duty pencil—the dog gave a low growl of warning and crouched for a leap.
History RepeatsGeorge Oliver Smith