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heavy-duty

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heav⋅y-du⋅ty

[hev-ee-doo-tee, -dyoo-]
–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.

Origin:
1910–15
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heav·y-dut·y   (hěv'ē-dōō'tē, -dyōō'-)
adj.  Made to withstand hard use or wear.
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