Definitions from Wiktionary (heavy metal)
▸ noun: (sciences, countable) 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 metal; see Heavy metals for a discussion.)
▸ noun: (music, uncountable) A genre descended from rock music, characterized by the use of emphatic drumbeats, highly amplified distortion, and overall loudness; often featuring extended instrumental solos and powerful vocals.
▸ noun: (uncountable) guns or shot of large size.
▸ noun: (uncountable, figurative) Great influence or power.
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heavy metal umlaut,
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▸ noun: (sciences, countable) 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 metal; see Heavy metals for a discussion.)
▸ noun: (music, uncountable) A genre descended from rock music, characterized by the use of emphatic drumbeats, highly amplified distortion, and overall loudness; often featuring extended instrumental solos and powerful vocals.
▸ noun: (uncountable) guns or shot of large size.
▸ noun: (uncountable, figurative) Great influence or power.
Similar:
white metal,
perfect metal,
marine metal,
pot metal,
mercury,
metal,
monkey metal,
earth metal,
hard metal,
mettal,
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case,
galvanised,
quicksilver,
pewter,
silverplated,
leaden,
gold-plated,
goldplated,
mat,
plated,
terne
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