heavy half
heavy half noun: a light-duty pickup truck (a "half-ton") that has been upgraded with heavier-duty components, such as a stronger suspension and larger axles, to increase its payload and towing capacity.
Noun (1)
heavy half (plural heavy halfs)
- A light-duty pickup truck (a "half-ton") that has been upgraded with heavier-duty components, such as a stronger suspension and larger axles, to increase its payload and towing capacity.
Noun (2) capitalized: Heavy Half
Heavy Half (plural Heavy Halfs)
- Alternative letter-case form of heavy half.
Forms of heavy half
| plural | heavy halfs |
|---|---|
| plural | Heavy Halfs |
Origin of heavy half
The term was popularized in the late 1970s when manufacturers like General Motors (with the GMC C15 Heavy Half and Chevy C10 Big 10) offered special packages.
Questions about heavy half
- What does heavy half mean?
- Heavy half means a light-duty pickup truck (a "half-ton") that has been upgraded with heavier-duty components, such as a stronger suspension and larger axles, to increase its payload and towing capacity.
- What part of speech is heavy half?
- Heavy half is a noun.
- What is the plural of heavy half?
- The plural of heavy half is heavy halfs.
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