GIANT

[noun] [C] - an imaginary creature, appearing esp. in children's stories, like a man but extremely tall and powerful and usually cruel, or a very successful and powerful person or organizationNo children's fairy story is complete without a princess, witch or giant!A large powerful man, he was nevertheless a gentle giant.The giants who came into the hotel turned out to be a visiting basketball team.He was one of the intellectual/political giants of this century.The takeover battle is between two of America's industrial/retail giants (= large companies).This afternoon's match is between Manchester and those giants of the Italian football league, Juventus.See also gigantic.See picture: Imaginary creatures