Longshoreman: meaning, definitions and examples

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longshoreman

 

[ หˆlษ”ล‹หŒสƒษ”r.mษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

A longshoreman is a dock worker who is responsible for loading and unloading ships. They perform various tasks such as handling cargo and securing freight containers, often working in physically demanding conditions. Longshoremen play a crucial role in the shipping and transportation industry.

Synonyms

dockworker, harbor worker, stevedore

Examples of usage

  • The longshoreman carefully unloaded the cargo from the ship.
  • Longshoremen work tirelessly to ensure that shipments arrive on time.
  • Many longshoremen have union representation for better working conditions.
  • The port employs dozens of longshoremen during peak season.

Translations

Translations of the word "longshoreman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น longshoreman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เคจเฅเค—เคถเฅ‹เคฐเคฎเฅˆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dockarbeiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buruh pelabuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doker

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒณใ‚ฐใ‚ทใƒงใ‚ขใƒžใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท longshoreman

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estibador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท liman iลŸรงisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ๋งŒ ๋…ธ๋™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…ู„ ู…ุฑูุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doker

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ๅคดๅทฅไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ doker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafnarverkamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ั‚ ะถาฑะผั‹ััˆั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liman iลŸรงisi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estibador

Etymology

The term 'longshoreman' originates from the early 20th century, combining 'longshore', which refers to the area along the shore where ships are moored, and 'man', indicating a worker or individual engaged in a particular occupation. The word 'longshore' itself has its roots in Old English 'lange', meaning long, and 'sceore', meaning shore, denoting the extent of land next to the water where these workers operate. Historically, longshoremen have been critical in the growth of trade and commerce, especially during the industrial revolution, when the demand for shipping services surged. Their roles have evolved with advancements in technology and transportation methods, but they remain essential to maritime logistics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,380 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.