heavy-duty

Built for abuse

Heavy-duty describes equipment built to withstand demanding use or harsh conditions: heavy-duty trash bags, heavy-duty extension cord.

The term implies greater strength, durability, or capacity than standard versions.

Figuratively, heavy-duty can mean serious or intense: Some heavy-duty negotiations are going on behind closed doors.

durability

durable

Able to withstand use

reinforced · resilient · hard-wearing · long-lasting · weatherproof · impact-resistant · abrasion-resistant · corrosion-resistant · industrial-grade · military-grade

industrial

machinery

Collective mechanical equipment

construction · hauling · towing · trucking · forklift · excavator · crane · bulldozer · loader · workshop

Categories
Opposites
strength and durability

heavy-dutylight-duty

For minimal strain

flimsy · delicate · fragile · weak · lightweight

intensity or seriousness of purpose

heavy-dutylight

Visible electromagnetic radiation

casual · lightweight · trivial · superficial · half-hearted

intensity/capacity

heavy-dutylight-duty

For minimal strain

weak · incapable · underpowered · wimpy · entry-level

Family

heavy, duty, heavily, duties, heaviness, heavier, heaviest

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G