Definizione monolingua

behemoth

behemoth (plural behemoths)

1. (biblical) A great and mighty beast God shows Job in Job 40:15-24.
2. A great and mighty monster.
3. Something which has the qualities of great power and might, and monstrous proportions.
   • 2011 January 18, Lovejoy, Joe, “Cardiff City 0 Stoke City 2”, Guardian Online:

     The diehards who did turn out were at least rewarded with a first sight of Jon Parkin, the behemoth striker signed from Preston, who scored a stunning goal on his debut at Norwich last weekend.

Definizione dizionario behemoth

behemoth

Altri significati:

something of great size and power

mighty monster

A great and mighty beast described in Job 40:15-24 used to illustrate God's mightiness.

mighty beast in the Book of Job

A great and mighty monster.

Something which has the qualities of great power and might, and monstrous proportions.