Stevedored: meaning, definitions and examples

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stevedored

 

[ หˆstiหvษ™dษ”หrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shipping industry

A stevedore is a person or company responsible for loading and unloading ships. They work at docks and ports and are crucial for the transportation of goods. The role of a stevedore includes managing cargo, ensuring safety practices are followed, and maintaining efficient operations during the loading and unloading process. Stevedoring is essential for the shipping and logistics industry, and skilled stevedores are vital for timely delivery of products.

Synonyms

dockworker, longshoreman, wharfinger.

Examples of usage

  • The stevedore quickly unloaded the cargo.
  • Hiring experienced stevedores can improve operational efficiency.
  • The stevedores worked through the night to prepare the ship for departure.

Translations

Translations of the word "stevedored" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estivador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ€เคตเคกเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stevedore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stevedore

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั–ะฒั–ะดะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stevedor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒดใ‚กใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrimage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estibador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท liman iลŸรงisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์—ญ ๋…ธ๋™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…ู„ ุชุญู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stevedore

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stevedor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ๅคดๅทฅไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stevedore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafnarverkamenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะบ ั‚ะธะตัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผk daลŸฤฑnma iลŸรงisi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estibador

Etymology

The term 'stevedore' originates from the Spanish word 'estibador', which means 'one who stows (cargo)'. It is derived from the Latin word 'stipare', meaning to pack or press tightly. The incorporation of this term into English dates back to the late 19th century as maritime trade expanded. The role of stevedores became increasingly significant with the rise of shipping industries, as they were essential for efficient cargo handling. Initially, the word was used to describe the entire process of loading and unloading ships, but over time, it has come to specifically denote the individual workers involved. Today, stevedores are recognized for their specialized skills, training, and equipment used to handle heavy and complex cargo safely.