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.