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1. giant
   [Adjective] Plural form: giants. Something that is much larger than the usual size. Sometimes in stories huge men are called giants.
   Example: My aunt grew a giant marrow for the summer fair.
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2. giant
   [n] - a very large person 2. [n] - someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful 3. [n] - an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength 4. [n] - an unusually large enterprise 5. [n] - any creature of exceptional size
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3. giant
   In many mythologies and folklore, a person of extraordinary size, often characterized as stupid and aggressive. In Greek mythology the giants grew from the spilled blood of Uranus and rebelled...
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4. Giant
   NATO designation for soviet surface-to-air missile system S-300 [SU]
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5. giant
   a gymnastic apparatus consisting of an upright pole surmounted by a revolving disc to which are hooked grips that when graspad enable one to take great strides around the pole Category: Sports, entertainments and leisure • the -- has features of both the downhill and slalom races....the ...
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6. Giant
   Gi'ant noun [ Middle English giant , geant , geaunt , Old French jaiant , geant , French géant , Latin gigas , from Greek ..., ..., from the root of English gender , genesis . See G...
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7. Giant
   Gi'ant adjective Like a giant; extraordinary in size, strength, or power; as, giant brothers; a giant son. Giant cell . (Anat.) See Myeloplax . -- Giant clam (Zoology) , a bivalve shel...
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8. giant
   1. A man of extraordinari bulk and stature. 'Giants of mighty bone and bold emprise.' ... 2. A person of extraordinary strength or powers, bodily or intellectual. ... 3. Any animal, plant, or thing, of extraordinary size or power. Giant's Causeway, a vast collection of basaltic pillars, in the count...
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9. giant
   noun any creature of exceptional size
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10. giant
    noun an unusually large enterprise; `Walton built a retail giant`
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11. giant
    heavyweight 3 whale noun a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
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12. giant
    noun a person of exceptional importance and reputation
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13. Giant
    • (n.) Any animal, plant, or thing, of extraordinary size or power. • (n.) A person of extraordinary strength or powers, bodily or intellectual. • (n.) A man of extraordinari bulk and stature. • (a.) Like a giant; extraordinary in size, strength, or power; as, giant brothers; a giant son.
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14. Giant
    (from the article `1956: Best Director`) Other Nominees...protagonists in several more of Sirk`s melodramas and stylized `women`s pictures.` Hudson`s best film role is considered to be that of an earnest, ... [2 related articles]
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15. Giant
    (from the article `Mahler, Gustav`) ...devoid of programs altogether, yet each clearly embodies a spiritual conflict that reaches a conclusive resolution. No. 5 (1902; popularly called ...
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16. giant
    in folklore, huge mythical being, usually humanlike in form. The term derives (through Latin) from the Giants (Gigantes) of Greek mythology, who ... [1 related articles]
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17. giant
    
    • any creature of exceptional size
    • a person of exceptional importance and reputation
    • an unusually large enterprise
    • a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
    • someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
    • an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fair tales
    • a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relativ...
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    • giant
      giant, in mythology, manlike being of great size and strength. The giant has been the symbol for the expression of certain recurring beliefs in the mythologies of all races. He is universally represented as being a brutish power of nature, lacking the stature of gods and the civilization and cunning...
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    • Giant
      Giants are people of extraordinary stature. History, both sacred and profane, makes mention of giants, and even of races of giants, but this in general occurs only at an early stage of civilization when the national mind is apt to exaggerate anything unusual. Hence the Cyclopes and Laestrygones of t...
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      (mythology) The mythology and legends of many different cultures include monsters of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. "`Giant`" is the English word (coined 1297) commonly used for such beings, derived from one of the most famed examples: the gigantes (Greek ...
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    • Giant
      `Giant` or `Giants` may refer to: Arts and entertainment: In music: Businesses: Sport teams: North America : Australia : Other continents : In geography: Other: See also:
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    • GIANT
      `GIANT` was a magazine headquartered in New York geared to the urban music market. It began in October 2004 as a bimonthly publication catering to the interests of 20-something men, focusing on pop culture including reviews of video games, movies, fine tobacco, music, everyday happenings and ...
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      (band) `Giant` is an American melodic hard rock band that was formed in 1987. The band consisted of founding members Dann Huff (lead vocals & guitar) and Alan Pasqua (keyboard), and had Dann`s brother David Huff on drums and Mike Brignardello on bass. The Huff brothers were part of the fo...
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      (The Woodentops album) `Giant` is the debut album by The Woodentops. Track listing: All tracks composed by Rolo McGinty #"Get It On" #"Good Thing" #"Give It Time" #"Love Train" #"Hear Me James" #"Love Affair With Everyday Living&qu...
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      (Herman Düne album) `Giant` is a 2006 studio album by Herman Düne. Tracklist : # "I Wish That I Could See You Soon" - 2:49 # "Nickel Chrome" - 4:05 # "1-2-3/Apple Tree" - 3:24 # "Bristol" - 3:08 # "Pure Hearts" - 4:03 # "No Master&q...
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