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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

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • heavy-metal adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of heavy metal1

1860–65, for literal sense
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I’m here because my nephew turned 21 and even though he’s a punk rock, heavy metal dude, he really likes the opera.

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On this Saturday morning, he’s wearing baggy shorts, Vans sneakers and a graphic T-shirt featuring “Death Racer” in heavy metal band-like typography.

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It includes interviews with the heavy metal player, histories of the guitars, with vivid photography by Ross Halfin.

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