Rur. by force or brute strength. Tom: How did you get that piano up the stairs? Mary: By main strength and awkwardness.By main strength and awkwardness, we got all the luggage crammed into the car.
Fig. great force; brute force. They finally got the piano moved in to the living room by main strength and awkwardness.Lifting the antique table must be done carefully. This is not a job requiring main strength and awkwardness.