heavy-duty computer
nounUK /ˌhevi ˈdjuːti kəmˈpjuːtə/
US /ˌhevi ˈduːti kəmˈpjuːtər/
A strong computer made to work hard for a long time without breaking.
The factory uses a heavy-duty computer to control the big machines all day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer built to survive dust, heat, or shaking.
The heavy-duty computer kept running even in the dusty workshop.
3. A powerful computer for very big or hard jobs.
Engineers used a heavy-duty computer to run the huge simulation.
4. A computer designed to be used for many years without repair.
They bought a heavy-duty computer so it would last through years of daily use.
5. A computer made with extra-strong parts for rough places.
The heavy-duty computer on the truck still worked after a bumpy ride.