heavy equipment
Any 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.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The construction site is full of heavy equipment.”
“The road project is delayed because the company needs more heavy equipment to move the dirt.”
“Operators maneuvered the heavy equipment with precision, transforming the rugged landscape into a flat foundation for the new industrial complex.”
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hang heavy
To seem to pass slowly; to crawl.
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heavy as a dead donkey
Very heavy.
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heavy foot
A habit of driving fast.
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heavy going
Something that is boring; difficult to make progress on, or tedious
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heavy hitter
A person of considerable importance who is a major decision maker or capable achiever; an especially significant organization or an especially functional object.
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heavy lifting
The most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.
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heavy with child
visibly pregnant
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hot and heavy
Passionate.
Last updated August 10, 2026