heavy duty
heavy duty noun: strenuous service.
Noun
heavy duty (uncountable)
Examples of heavy duty in a sentence
- rated for heavy duty service
- suitable for heavy duty applications
- A familiar illustration of the necessity for this is seen in the fact that loose cutters held in tool holders are not suitable for heavy duty, for which solid tools alone are suitable.1909, Joseph G. Horner, editor, Henley's Encyclopædia of Practical Engineering and Allied Trades, volume X, New York, New York: Norman W....
- An engine in great demand at the present time is one suitable for heavy duty and capable of good operation on heavy oils.1920, J.A. Ramsey, J. Rosbloom, 20th Century Guide for Marine Engineers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: David McKay Co, page 424:
- The starters are specially rated for heavy duty and the insulation also has required extra care, on account of condensation.1922 March 10, William Fox, “Some engineering developments on the Manchester Ship Canal (supplemented by lantern illustrations)”, in...
Antonyms of heavy duty
- light duty
Questions about heavy duty
- What does heavy duty mean?
- Heavy duty means strenuous service.
- How do you use heavy duty in a sentence?
- rated for heavy duty service
- What part of speech is heavy duty?
- Heavy duty is a noun.
Words near heavy duty in the dictionary
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