samson

(noun) (Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah. Synonyms: Samson.

(noun) a large and strong and heavyset man. Synonyms: bull, bruiser, strapper, Samson. Examples: "He was a bull of a man." "A thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got."