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heavy-duty

adjective [before noun]
 
 
/ˌhev.iˈdjuː.ti/ US  /-ˈduː.t̬i/

Definition

describes clothing, machinery, or equipment that is stronger than usual so that it can be used a lot, especially in difficult conditions: heavy-duty tools/shoesPhysically strong and powerful
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