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Definition of Samson
1. Noun. (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. Noun. A large and strong and heavyset man. "A thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got"
Definition of Samson
1. n. An Israelite of Bible record (see Judges xiii.), distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of extraordinary physical strength.
Definition of Samson
1. Proper noun. (biblical character) An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress. ¹
2. Proper noun. (context: by extension) Any very strong man. ¹
3. Proper noun. (Hebrew male given name). ¹
4. Proper noun. An English surname derived from the given name. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Samson
1. An Israelite of Bible record (see), distinguished for his great strength; hence, a man of extraordinary physical strength. Samson post. A strong post resting on the keelson, and supporting a beam of the keelson, and supporting a beam of the deck; also, a temporary or movable pilar carrying a leading block or pulley for various purposes. In deepwell boring, the post which supports the walking beam of the apparatus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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