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stevedore

 

[ หˆstiหvษ™หŒdษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shipping industry

A stevedore is a person employed in the loading and unloading of cargo from ships. They are essential in the shipping industry as they help facilitate the movement of goods to and from vessels. Stevedores often work at docks and ports, using various equipment and techniques to handle cargo efficiently. Their work can be physically demanding and often requires teamwork and coordination. The role is critical to ensuring that ships are loaded and unloaded safely and on time.

Synonyms

dockworker, harbor worker, longshoreman.

Examples of usage

  • The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo ship.
  • A stevedore ensures that containers are properly secured for transport.
  • Hiring experienced stevedores can help streamline port operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "stevedore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estivador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‰เค• เคถเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stevedore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stevedore

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stevedore

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทๅฝนไฝœๆฅญๅ“ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dockeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estibador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผkleme iลŸรงisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์—ญ ๋…ธ๋™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…ู„ ุชุญู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stevedore

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stevedore

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ๅคดๅทฅไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ doker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafnarmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะฐา›ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผkdaลŸฤฑyฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estibador

Etymology

The term 'stevedore' comes from the Spanish word 'estibador', which means 'stuffer' or 'one who packs'. This etymology reflects the primary duty of stevedores in packing cargo into ships. The word was adapted into English in the late 19th century as maritime trade expanded and the need for skilled labor to handle cargo grew. Stevedores have played a crucial role in commerce and trade, especially during the industrial revolution when global shipping increased significantly. They work alongside various other maritime professions to ensure that shipping operations run smoothly, contributing to the economic development of port cities around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,901, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.