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noun
An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia
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noun
An extreme form of triathlon, expecially one organised by the World Triathlon Corporation that comprises a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race and a marathon run.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The winner of such a lifesaving event or triathlon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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noun
a strong man of exceptional physical endurance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: iron man
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Broader terms: man, adult male
History
From iron + man. First applied to Joe McGinnity, a baseball player who pitched 48 complete games in one season and worked in an iron foundry during the offseason.
Across languages
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