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heavy metal


heavy metal

noun

Definition of HEAVY METAL

: energetic and highly amplified electronic rock music having a hard beat
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Examples of HEAVY METAL

  1. He listens to heavy metal.
  2. lead, gold, and other heavy metals

First Known Use of HEAVY METAL

1973

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