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heavy metal

noun

  1. any metal with a specific gravity of 5.0 or greater, especially one that is toxic to organisms, as lead, mercury, copper, and cadmium.
  2. aggressive and heavily amplified rock music, commonly performed by groups that wear spectacular or bizarre costumes.


heavy metal

noun

    1. a type of rock music characterized by a strong beat and amplified instrumental effects, sometimes with violent, or nihilistic lyrics
    2. ( as modifier )

      a heavy-metal band

  1. a metal with a high specific gravity
  2. military large guns or shot
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • heavy-metal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of heavy metal1

1860–65, for literal sense
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Example Sentences

The conflict gave energy and focus to a nascent heavy metal scene.

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Since swapping the German's 'heavy metal football' for an apparently more measured approach, the Reds have won 19 out of their 23 games across all competitions, losing just once.

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At the shout of "Allahu Akbar", the men inside the cell peered through a small opening in the centre of the heavy metal door.

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Iron Maiden were formed in east London in 1975 by bass player Steve Harris, were pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and have now sold more than 130 million albums worldwide.

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Truth be told, our voices are kind of similar; he described himself as a Midwest heavy metal hippie.

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