# like a cedar Cedar is a very hard wood, and his tail becomes very hard. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]]) # like tubes of bronze Here, his bones are compared to tubes made of bronze to show how tough this animal is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]]) # like bars of iron This last comparison describes the strength of this great animal. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])