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heavy-duty

повышенной прочности

Meaning of heavy-duty

built for hard use

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EN-UK/ˌhɛviˈdjuːti/
EN-US/ˌhɛviˈduːti/
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heavy-duty with Russian translation

heavy-duty usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Они купили ремни повышенной прочности, чтобы закрепить груз.

They bought heavy-duty straps to secure the load.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Для работы с металлом нужна дрель повышенной прочности.

A heavy-duty drill is needed for the metal work.

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heavy-duty belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

heavy-dutyповышенной прочности
thinтонкий
heavyтяжёлый
lightлёгкий
hardтвёрдый
softмягкий
tinyкрошечный

heavy-duty synonyms

Related words worth learning together

reinforced
Specifically means strengthened by adding supports or materials (e.g., reinforced concrete, reinforced seams).
durable
Emphasizes long-lasting and resistant to wear; may not imply ability to handle extreme loads.
sturdy
Solidly built, not easily broken; connotes practical strength and stability.
robust
Strong and dependable; often used for systems, designs or builds that tolerate stress or faults.
rugged
Built to withstand rough conditions and harsh environments; often used for outdoor gear, vehicles, electronics.
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reinforced

Specifically means strengthened by adding supports or materials (e.g., reinforced concrete, reinforced seams).

B2Often

The bridge was reinforced with steel beams to increase load capacity.

🇬🇧en

Emphasizes long-lasting and resistant to wear; may not imply ability to handle extreme loads.

B2Very Often

These shoes are durable and good for everyday use.

🇬🇧en

Solidly built, not easily broken; connotes practical strength and stability.

B2Very Often

They bought a sturdy table that won't wobble.

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robust

Strong and dependable; often used for systems, designs or builds that tolerate stress or faults.

B2Often

The new router has a robust design that handles heavy traffic.

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rugged

Built to withstand rough conditions and harsh environments; often used for outdoor gear, vehicles, electronics.

B2Often

The camera is rugged and waterproof for fieldwork.

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commercial-grade

Indicates a product made for commercial/professional use rather than domestic; implies higher durability or performance than consumer grade.

B2Often

They bought a commercial-grade oven for the café.

🇬🇧en

Resistant to wear and abrasion; commonly used for fabrics, finishes and surfaces.

B2Often

This jacket is hard-wearing and ideal for manual work.

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heavy-duty meaning: what does it mean?

built for hard use

heavy-duty pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

heavy-duty is pronounced as /ˌhɛviˈdjuːti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

heavy-duty definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

They bought heavy-duty straps to secure the load. Translation: Они купили ремни повышенной прочности, чтобы закрепить груз.

Is heavy-duty part of Adjectives vocabulary?

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