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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.
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

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