labors (noun)

См. также в других словарях:

• Nemean lion — noun (Greek mythology) an enormous lion strangled by Hercules as the first of his 12 labors • Topics: ↑Greek mythology • Hypernyms: ↑mythical monster, ↑mythical creature * * * Class. Myth. a powerful lion strangled by Hercules as one of his… …   Useful english dictionary

• Alcides — noun (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality • Syn: ↑Hercules, ↑Heracles, ↑Herakles • Derivationally related forms: ↑herculean (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Augean stables — noun (Greek mythology) the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them • Usage Domain: ↑plural, ↑plural form • Topics: ↑Greek mythology • Instance Hypernyms: ↑stable, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Hercules — noun Etymology: Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs Date: 13th century 1. a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera 2. [Latin (genitive Herculis)] a northern constellation between… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• laborer — noun Date: 14th century one that labors; specifically a person who does unskilled physical work for wages …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• toiler — noun A person who toils or labors …   Wiktionary

• wheelhorse — noun A person who labors heavily for a particular cause, without being concerned about recognition …   Wiktionary

• vizard — noun /ˈvɪzəd/ a) A mask worn to disguise or protect the face. A grotesque vizard. b) A pretense There, then, that vizard, that superfluous case, that hid the worse and showd the better face. Shakespeare, Loves Labors Lost V.ii.387 …   Wiktionary

• lychnobite — noun a person who works or labors at night and sleeps during the day. Before the enfeebled of the dull eyed lychnobite of the press could succumb to its influence, the cheerful voice of the magician awoke him …   Wiktionary

• Heracles — noun Son of Zeus and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 13 labors performed to redeem himself after killing his family …   Wiktionary

• Hercules — noun /ˈhɜːkjəliːz,ˈhɜːkjʊliːz,ˈhɝːkjəliːz,ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/ a) Son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labors performed to redeem himself after killing his family. b) A summer… …   Wiktionary