Phrase guide

heavy machinery

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Industrial machinery specially designed to execute construction tasks, most frequently involving earthwork operations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: business, construction, engineering, machining, manufacturing, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • You shouldn't operate heavy machinery without a licence.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: heavy equipment

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see heavy, machinery.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: raskas koneisto — industrial machinery that is large and heavy
  • Finnish: raskaat koneet — industrial machinery that is large and heavy
  • Polish: ciężka maszyneria — industrial machinery that is large and heavy
  • Spanish: maquinaria pesada — industrial machinery that is large and heavy