worldbeater

worldbeater
/werrld"bee'teuhr/, n.
a person or thing that surpasses all others of like kind, as in quality, ability, or endurance.
[1885-90; WORLD + BEATER]

* * *


Universalium. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • worldbeater — ☆ worldbeater [wʉrldbēt΄ər ] n. Informal one that is, or that has the qualities needed to become, a great success …   English World dictionary

  • worldbeater — n. world record holder …   English contemporary dictionary

  • worldbeater — world′beat er or world′ beat er n. a person or thing that surpasses all others of like kind, as in quality or endurance • Etymology: 1885–90 …   From formal English to slang

  • worldbeater — /werrld bee teuhr/, n. a person or thing that surpasses all others of like kind, as in quality, ability, or endurance. Also, world beater. [1885 90; WORLD + BEATER] …   Useful english dictionary

  • Intellect Games — made a series of board games in the 1970s. Many of these games were notable in that they did not rely on chance. The outcome of the games was dependent on tactics. Games Hare and Tortoise (1973) mdash; A race game where forward movement cost… …   Wikipedia

  • success — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Favorable termination Nouns 1. success, successfulness; good fortune, luck, run of luck; prosperity; accomplishment (see completion); one s finest hour. 2. (financial success) great success, land office… …   English dictionary for students

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”