Definition
Definition of Goliath - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
underdog storystory where smaller opponent beats a giant
- David and Goliath is a classic underdog story.
2.
biblical figuregiant warrior defeated by David in the Bible
- Goliath was defeated by David with a sling.
Expressions with Goliath
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competition between weak and strong opponent
The startup faced a David and Goliath challenge against the tech giant.
largest African frog species at risk of extinction
The Goliath frog is the largest frog in Africa and endangered.
very large tropical reef fish, ecologically important and targeted by sport fishers
Strict regulations protect the Goliath grouper from overfishing in popular dive areas.
Origin of Goliath
Hebrew, Golyat (exile) + -
Terms with Goliath included in their meaning
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animals
Goliath birdeater spider species
goliath frog
Conraua goliath, the largest frog species
Examples of Goliath in a sentence
Her victory in the competition was a real-life Goliath story. The story of David and Goliath is well-known. Goliath's defeat is a symbol of overcoming great odds.
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- French:Goliath, ...
- German:Goliath, ...
- Italian:Golia, ...
- Spanish:Goliat, ...
- Portuguese:Golias, ...
- Chinese:歌利亚, ...
- Japanese:ゴリアテ, ...
- Arabic:جالوت, ...
- Hebrew:גָּלְיָת, גָּלְיָת, ...
- Russian:сюжет о Давиде и Голиафе, Голиаф, ...
- Ukrainian:Голіаф, ...
- Hindi:गोलियत, ...
Definition of goliath - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
powerRare thing that is very large or powerfulRare
- The corporation was a goliath in the industry.
2.
sizeRare person who is very large and strongRare
- He was a goliath on the football field.
Origin of goliath
Hebrew, Golyat (exile)
Examples of goliath in a sentence
The new skyscraper is a goliath in the city skyline. The wrestler was a goliath among his peers. In the world of basketball, he was a goliath.
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- French:géant, goliath, ...
- German:Gigant, ...
- Italian:gigante, ...
- Spanish:gigante, ...
- Portuguese:gigante, ...
- Chinese:巨头, 巨人, ...
- Japanese:巨人, ゴリアテ, ...
- Arabic:جَالُوت, عِمْلَاق, ...
- Hebrew:עֲנָק, גּוֹלְיָת, ...
- Russian:гигант, великан, ...
- Ukrainian:голіаф, ...
- Hindi:गोलायथ, ...
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