Samson post

noun

A strong post resting on the keelson and supporting a beam of the deck.

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Meanings

nounSamson post (plural Samson posts)

plural Samson posts

  1. nauticalA strong post resting on the keelson and supporting a beam of the deck.
  2. nauticalA temporary or movable pillar carrying a leading block or pulley for various purposes.
  3. In deepwell boring, the post which supports the walking beam of the apparatus.

Origin

After the Biblical character, renowned for his strength.

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APA

Samson post. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Samson%20post

MLA

“Samson post.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Samson%20post. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Samson post,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Samson%20post.

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