Samson's post

Samson's post
Samson's post noun
1. A strong post on a ship
2. A kind of mousetrap
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  • Samson — n. a person of great strength or resembling Samson in some respect. Phrases and idioms: 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 …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Samson post — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • samson post — noun Usage: often capitalized S Etymology: after Samson, judge of Israel; probably from his pulling down the pillars of the palace of the Philistines, Judg 16:25 30 1. a. : a post resting on the keelson and supporting a deck beam of a ship b. : a …   Useful english dictionary

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