Found 2 items, similar to Samson.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Samson 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]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Samson 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]