Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoremen
noun
/ˈʃɔːrmən/
Definition
Workers who load and unload ships at the docks.
Examples
- Shoremen play a crucial role in ensuring that goods are safely transferred between ships and the shore.
- During the busy shipping season, the shoremen worked long hours to meet the high demand.
- Several shoremen were honored for their dedication and hard work in the local shipping industry.
Meaning
Shoremen are individuals responsible for managing cargo and handling various tasks related to maritime shipping operations on the shore.
Synonyms
- dockworkers
- longshoremen
- port workers
