What does longshoreman mean?
Definitions for longshoreman
ˈlɔŋˈʃɔr mən, -ˈʃoʊr-, ˈlɒŋ-long·shore·man
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Princeton's WordNet
stevedore, loader, longshoreman, docker, dockhand, dock worker, dockworker, dock-walloper, lumpernoun
a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
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longshoremannoun
A man employed to load and unload ships.
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longshoreman
A longshoreman is a worker who is employed at a port to load and unload ships, typically involving the handling of cargo, containers, and various maritime materials. They are also known as dockworkers or stevedores. They may be involved in other port operations like checks, maintenance, and repairs.
Webster Dictionary
Longshoremannoun
one of a class of laborers employed about the wharves of a seaport, especially in loading and unloading vessels
Etymology: [Abbrev. fr. alongshoreman.]
Etymology and Origins
Longshoreman
Properly “Along-shoreman”--namely, a wharfinger, or one employed in loading and unloading vessels.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of longshoreman in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of longshoreman in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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