Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Samson \Sam"son\, n.
   An Israelite of Bible record (see --Judges xiii.),
   distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of
   extraordinary physical strength.

   {Samson post}.
   (a) (Naut.) A strong post resting on the keelson, and
       supporting a beam of the deck; also, a temporary or
       movable pillar carrying a leading block or pulley for
       various purposes. --Brande & C.
   (b) In deep-well boring, the post which supports the walking
       beam of the apparatus.

Source : WordNet®

Samson
     n 1: (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
     2: a large and strong and heavyset man; "he was a bull of a
        man"; "a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he
        got" [syn: {bull}, {bruiser}, {strapper}]