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Physically strong

strong

adjective

physically powerful and healthy

powerful

adjective

physically strong

athletic

adjective

physically strong, active, and good at sports

able-bodied

adjective

physically strong and healthy

virile

adjective

something that is virile is strong, powerful, and full of life

tough

adjective

strong and able to deal with difficult situations or pain

hardy

adjective

strong and able to deal with or exist in unpleasant or extreme conditions

rugged

adjective

strong and able to deal with difficult conditions

hunky

adjective

a man who is hunky is physically strong and sexually attractive

(as) strong as an ox

someone who is as strong as an ox has a lot of physical strength

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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pierce the corporate veil

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