The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Samson \Sam"son\, n.
   An Israelite of Bible record (see --Judges xiii.),
   distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of
   extraordinary physical strength.
   [1913 Webster]

   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.
       [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

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, Samson]