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heavy-duty

heavy-duty

Meaning of heavy-duty

built for hard use

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Pronunciation
British English/ˌhɛviˈdjuːti/
American English/ˌhɛviˈduːti/
Russian transcription[pəvɨˈʂennoj ˈprot͡ɕnəstʲi]
heavy-duty
heavy-duty - повышенной прочности
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heavy-duty with Russian translation

heavy-duty usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они купили ремни повышенной прочности, чтобы закрепить груз.

They bought heavy-duty straps to secure the load.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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 word breakdowns

What's the difference between heavy-duty / reinforced / durable / sturdy / robust / rugged

🇬🇧English
heavy-duty

Exactly the headword: built to withstand heavy use, high loads and continuous operation.

B2Very Often

This is a heavy-duty drill designed for continuous use on construction sites.

Это дрель повышенной прочности, рассчитанная на непрерывную работу на стройке.

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🇬🇧English
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.

Мост был усилен стальными балками для увеличения грузоподъёмности.

🇬🇧English

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.

Эти ботинки долговечны и подходят для повседневного использования.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Very Often

They bought a sturdy table that won't wobble.

Они купили прочный стол, который не будет шататься.

R
🇬🇧English
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.

Новый роутер имеет надёжную конструкцию, которая справляется с большой нагрузкой.

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🇬🇧English
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.

Аппарат ударопрочный и водонепроницаемый для полевых работ.

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🇬🇧English
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.

Они купили профессиональную (коммерческую) печь для кафе.

🇬🇧English

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

B2Often

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

Эта куртка износостойкая и отлично подходит для ручной работы.

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How to pronounce heavy-duty and what this word means

heavy-duty translation: повышенной прочности. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce heavy-duty

/ˌhɛviˈdjuːti/

heavy-duty translation

повышенной прочности

heavy-duty examples

They bought heavy-duty straps to secure the load.

heavy-duty transcription

/ˌhɛviˈdjuːti/, /ˌhɛviˈduːti/

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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?

Yes, heavy-duty (повышенной прочности) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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