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heavy metal
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heavy metal
(noun)
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heavy metal
noun
plural
heavy metals
heavy metal
noun
plural
heavy metals
Learner's definition of HEAVY METAL
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a type of loud rock music that has a strong beat
He listens to
heavy metal
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a metal that is very dense and heavy
lead, gold, and other
heavy metals
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