samson

неисчисляемое · имя собственное

A proper noun referring to a figure from the Old Testament, a judge of Israel known for his immense strength, which he used against the Philistines until his betrayal by Delilah. The name is also used to describe a large, strong, and heavyset man.

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к персонажу Ветхого Завета, судье Израиля, известному своей огромной силой, которую он использовал против филистимлян до своего предательства Далилой. Это имя также используется для описания крупного, сильного и массивного мужчины.

1. Biblical figure B2 formal

   A judge of Israel in the Old Testament known for his extraordinary physical strength, which he used against the Philistines until he was betrayed by Delilah.

   • Samson defeated a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey.
   • Delilah cut Samson's hair, causing him to lose his strength.
   • The story of Samson is found in the Book of Judges.

   🇷🇺Самсон

2. Strong man B2 informal

   A man who is exceptionally large, strong, and heavy-set.

   • The bouncer at the club was a real Samson.
   • He's built like a Samson, towering over everyone in the room.
   • The wrestler was a Samson of a man, known for his incredible power.

   🇷🇺Силач

   Синонимы: bruisergianthe-manhulkpowerhousestrongmantitan

• samsons plural form
• samsons' possessive plural form
• samson's possessive singular form