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heavies

/ˈhɛviz/

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noun

A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.

Examples :

"With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."

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noun

A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.

Examples :

"A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it."

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noun

A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.)

Examples :

""After confirming their call sign, the air traffic controller alerted other planes, 'Caution, wake turbulence, several heavies inbound to runway two-seven.'" "

vehicle traffic technology nautical machine communication

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verb

(often with "up") To make heavier.

Examples :

"The chef heavied up the stew with extra carrots and potatoes to make it more substantial. "

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verb

Examples :

"The thought of leaving my friends after graduation heavies my heart. "

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verb

To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.

Examples :

"The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses."

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