Definition of Heavy-duty
Heavy-duty
heav·y-du·ty
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
designed to withstand or capable of withstanding demanding (heavy) use and particular stress or strain;
e.g. The vehicle has heavy-duty tires so that it can drive on rough terrain.
(adjective)
(informal) intense/intensive or involved, significantly concentrated or abundant;
e.g. We will need some heavy-duty preparation and rehearsal before we are ready to give a good performance.
(adjective)
high-level, important, or widely-known;
e.g. Most newspapers will send their heavy-duty journalists to cover a major event like a presidential election.
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