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strength [streŋkth] (acoustics) The maximum instantaneous rate of volume displacement produced by a sound source when emitting a wave with sinusoidal time variation. (mechanics) The stress at which material ruptures or fails. Strength See also Brawniness. Strife (See DISCORD.) Stubbornness (See OBSTINACY.) acorn heraldic symbol of strength. [Heraldry: Jobes, 27] Titan condemned to bear heavens on shoulders. [Gk. Myth.: Walsh Classical, 38] (1892–1972) 20th-century strongman; went from “98-pound weakling” to “world’s strongest man.” [Am. Sports: Amory, 38–39] Paul Bunyan’s blue ox; straightens roads by pulling them. [Am. Lit.: Fisher, 270] superman of the technological age. [TV: “The Six Million Dollar Man” in Terrace, II: 294–295] heraldic symbol of power. [Heraldry: Halberts, 21] legendary woodsman of prodigious strength. [Am. Folklore: Paul Bunyan] one-eyed giants; builders of fortifications. [Gk. Myth.: Avery, 346] his twelve labors revealed his godlike powers. [Rom. Myth.: Howe, 122] a female Man Mountain Dean. [Am. Comics: “Toonerville Folks” in Horn, 668] oak of a man in Robin Hood’s band. [Br. Lit.: Robin Hood] Thor’s belt; doubled his power. [Norse Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 1076] renowned athlete. [Gk. Myth.: Hall, 209]
huge athlete who killed a fierce lion with his bare hands, stopped a rushing chariot, lifted a mad bull, and died attempting to stop a falling rock. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 801] possessed extraordinary might which derived from hair. [O.T.: Judges 16:17] caped superhero and modern-day Hercules. [Comics: Horn, 642–643] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Now in its 11th year, 100% Design goes from strength to strength, magically transforming Earls Court in London from 22-25 September. It is no wonder that this company goes from strength to strength and is proving very popular with the British public. MacMillan's genius for conveying the subtleties of stark realism in balletic form was brilliantly executed by Irek Mukhamedov, who goes from strength to strength with the Royal. |
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