Antonyms for heavy-duty

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hev-ee-doo-tee, -dyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛv iˈdu ti, -ˈdyu-

Definition of heavy-duty

Origin : "durable, strong," 1914; see heavy + duty.

As in strong : adj healthy, powerful
As in big : adj large, great
As in big : adj important
As in large-scale : adj big
As in puissant : adj strong

Example sentences :

He ran some heavy-duty motors off it and a few other things like that.
Extract from : « With No Strings Attached » by Gordon Randall Garrett (AKA David Gordon)

The elder Dr. Arcot glanced in surprise at the heavy-duty ammeter in a control panel.
Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell

A heavy-duty drilling machine performs this work, then the block goes to the lathe for further operations.
Extract from : « Aviation Engines » by Victor Wilfred Pag

The guard was a big man, with a heavy-duty stunner resting in the crook of his elbow.
Extract from : « Gold in the Sky » by Alan Edward Nourse

He stepped back and to one side and reached for his heavy-duty pencil—the dog gave a low growl of warning and crouched for a leap.
Extract from : « History Repeats » by George Oliver Smith

The soft breathing of the heavy-duty motor became more pronounced, more labored.
Extract from : « El Diablo » by Brayton Norton

He turned away and pulled three heavy-duty paralo-ray pistols out of the cabinet.
Extract from : « The Revolt on Venus » by Carey Rockwell

I'd say at least three heavy-duty paralo-ray pistols for side arms, and three shock rifles.
Extract from : « The Revolt on Venus » by Carey Rockwell

With the quiver of heavy-duty arrows slung across his shoulder he was ready to go, following Sssuri inland.
Extract from : « Star Born » by Andre Norton

In the darkest hour before dawn, the heavy-duty eye dropped the crate outside the temple and darted away without being seen.
Extract from : « The Repairman » by Harry Harrison

Synonyms for heavy-duty

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