transferred. Connected or concerned with the manufacture, carriage, etc. of such articles. Esp. in heavy industry. Hence heavy-industrial adj. Also…

of, relating to, or belonging to light industry; cf. heavy-industrial at heavy, adj.1 5b.

Economics. Designating trades, industries, etc., which are not exposed to competition, and the commodities in which they deal.

of or relating to a nation's armed forces and to its industries (esp. those producing military equipment).

Of, pertaining to, or designating a palæolithic flake industry of which remains were first found at Tayac (Dordogne), SW France. Also absol.

North American. Of an organization, industry, etc.: unrestricted by its location or field of operations; able to relocate easily in response to…

Of industries: allied to and dependent on one another.

Usually with hyphen. Using, requiring, or characterized by simple or unsophisticated technology. Opposed to high-technology.

Usually with hyphen. Using, requiring, or characterized by advanced, specialized, or complex technology. Opposed to low-technology.

Chiefly U.S. The funnel of a steamboat.

Of or relating to established manufacturing industries, agriculture, etc., as opposed to high-technology industries. Now: esp. of or relating to the…