Phrase Hound found 142 phrases and 23 compound words that contain heavy. The most common are listed below. Open heavy in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 142
- heavy-dutyDesigned to withstand hard usage without breaking; hard-wearing.
- heavy metalAny metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment. (There are many different definitions of what counts as a heavy metal; see Heavy metals for …
- heavy liftingThe most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.
- hot and heavyPassionate.
- heavy metalsplural of heavy metal: Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment. (There are many different definitions of what counts as a heavy …
- heavy industryIndustrial processes that are very complex or involve large and heavy equipment, facilities, or end products.
- heavy waterWater containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium) (thus, ²H₂O); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
- heavy equipmentAny of a diverse class of large machines used in construction and mining for earthmoving tasks (e.g., digging, grading), logging, and other heavy-duty applications.
- Heavy Rain
- Heavy Chain
- heavy creamA rich cream, at least 36 percent of which is milkfat.
- Heavy Traffic
- Heavy Load
- heavy hydrogenSynonym of deuterium: An isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron in each atom - 21H.
- heavy heartA strong feeling of sadness or misery
- heavy artilleryLarge and powerful artillery, often large-caliber and large-distance.
- heavy machineryIndustrial machinery specially designed to execute construction tasks, most frequently involving earthwork operations.
- top-heavyhaving a high centre of gravity, and liable to topple
- heavy-handedClumsy; awkward.
- heavy legsAn alleged medical condition, described as an unpleasant sensation of pain and heaviness in the lower limbs.
- heavy railA term generally applied to main-line railways, but this varies from country to country. It has no relation to the weight of the rails used.
- super-heavyAlternative form of superheavy: Much heavier than usual.
- heavy cavalryA military unit consisting of troops mounted on large powerful horses, and often equipped with armor as well as either swords, maces, lances, or battle axes.
- heavy cruiserA type of cruiser, defined in the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty and 1930 London Naval Treaty as having a main gun battery of roughly 8-inch caliber (203mm).
- heavy metal umlautAn umlaut (“diacritical mark”) over a letter in the name of a heavy metal band, added gratuitously for mere stylistic effect.
Compound words 23
- heavilyWith a great weight.
- heavinessThe state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.
- heavysetOverweight.
- superheavyMuch heavier than usual.
- nonheavyNot heavy.
- heavyeyedHaving droopy eyes, typically due to tiredness.
- heavyishSomewhat heavy.
- heavywaterAlternative form of heavy water: Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium) (thus, ²H₂O); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
- heavyheartedAlternative form of heavy-hearted: sad, melancholic.
- hyperheavyHaving one or more isotopes that are much heavier than the normal one