heavy-duty

American  

[hev-ee-doo-tee, -dyoo-] / ˈhɛv iˈdu ti, -ˈdyu- /

adjective

1. providing an unusual amount of power, durability, etc..

   heavy-duty machinery; heavy-duty shoes.

2. very important, impressive, or serious.

   heavy-duty involvement; heavy-duty questions.

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heavy-duty British  

noun

1. made to withstand hard wear, bad weather, etc

   heavy-duty uniforms

2. subject to high import or export taxes

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Etymology

Origin of heavy-duty

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

However, in Europe, heavy-duty truck registrations are solid while freight rates remained steady in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Quirk argued that by making the platform better for those heavy-duty customers, it would improve it for everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. also jacked up duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Einride, in its lawsuit, says it placed orders for heavy-duty electric trucks and charging infrastructure and started recruiting workers across the U.S. based on Maersk’s commitment.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the gigantic heavy-duty bags—each able to hold about a ton of trash—are packed full of radioactive debris.

From Literature

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