Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
longshoreman
noun
lɔːŋˈʃɔːr.mən
Definition
A longshoreman is a worker who is involved in loading and unloading ships at a dock or port.
Examples
- The longshoreman skillfully maneuvered the heavy crates onto the ship.
- After years of work as a longshoreman, he earned enough to buy his own home.
- Longshoremen often work in harsh weather conditions to ensure timely shipping of goods.
Meaning
The term refers to those employed at waterfront areas who handle cargo, ensuring that goods are properly loaded onto ships and unloaded when they arrive.
Synonyms
- dockworker
- stevedore
- cargo handler
