n. a person of great strength or resembling Samson in some respect. Samson- (or Samson's-) post 1 a strong pillar passing through the hold of a ship or between decks. 2 a post in a whaleboat to which a harpoon rope is attached.
[ LL f. Gk Sampson f. Heb. simsn (Judg. 13-16) ]