strongman
nounUK /ˈstrɒŋ.mæn/
US /ˈstrɔːŋ.mæn/
A strongman is a very strong man who lifts heavy things to show his power.
The strongman lifted a huge rock over his head.
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2. A political leader who rules by force instead of by fair elections.
The country was run by a strongman who ignored the law.
3. A performer in a circus or show who does amazing feats of strength.
The strongman bent a steel bar with his bare hands.
4. A person who is very good at handling difficult situations and getting things done.
She was the strongman of the team, always solving the hardest problems.