heavy lift
The term "heavy lift" spans various fields, from logistics and transportation to idiomatic expressions, often implying significant effort or specialized equipment.
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Definition
B2Logistics
(technical)The process of moving very heavy items, often using specialized machinery.
Example
- The company specializes in heavy lift operations for large industrial equipment.
C1Nautical
(technical)A type of ship designed to transport extremely large or heavy loads.
Example
- The heavy lift ship transported the massive turbine across the ocean.
B2Idiomatic
(informal)The most challenging or important part of a task or project.
Example
- She did the heavy lift of the project, while her team handled the smaller tasks.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "heavy lift":
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