Heavyish
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Somewhat heavy. not-comparable
"It is an interesting point whether a heavyish or a lightish machine runs fastest. One thing that tells against a light machine is that usually it is much higher geared than a heavy wheel, and therefore what is lost in weight is made up for by the extra labour of propulsion."
Example
More examples"It is an interesting point whether a heavyish or a lightish machine runs fastest. One thing that tells against a light machine is that usually it is much higher geared than a heavy wheel, and therefore what is lost in weight is made up for by the extra labour of propulsion."
Etymology
From heavy + -ish.
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