A fictional comic-book superhero with superhuman strength and speed, x-ray vision, and the ability to fly.

Alternative letter-case form of superman: a strong, tough or resistant man. / (motorcycling, plural Supermans) A stunt in which the rider releases both hands from the handlebars in mid-air.

(anatomy) The large vein which returns blood from the head, neck, thorax and both upper limbs to the right atrium of the heart.

(informal) A strain of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics. / (informal) Any pathogen resistant to many, even all, of the biocides or other agents used to treat similar pathogens.

First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good. / Grand; magnificent; august; stately. / (dated) Haughty.

(anatomy) A structure on the tectum that receives neural projections directly from the retina. It is the primary area of the brain thought to be involved in saccadic eye movements, and is also thought to be involved in hand-eye coordination.

The quality or state of being superfluous; overflowingness. / Something superfluous, as a luxury. / (rare) Collective noun for a group of nuns.

A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.

Overseeing; superintending.

(automotive) To increase the power of an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the crankshaft.