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adj
Designed to withstand hard usage without breaking; hard-wearing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: light-duty
Broader terms: duty
adj
Very serious, intense, or demanding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective
designed for heavy work
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: light-duty
History
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Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
