longshoreman

Meanings

• noun

  A worker employed at a pier or wharf to load and unload ships.

  - "The longshoremen were busy loading cargo onto the ships."
  - "The longshoreman helped us unload our suitcases from the boat."

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Synonyms

docker , dockworker , stevedore , wharfie

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Variants

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longshoreman , longshoremen

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'longen' meaning 'to lie along' and 'schere' meaning 'a shore'.

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Trivia

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1. Longshoremen use a variety of tools, including forklifts, cranes, and pallet jacks, to load and unload cargo.

2. Longshoreman jobs can be physically demanding, requiring strength, endurance, and attention to detail.

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Related Concepts

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1. Waterfront worker: Longshoremen are a type of waterfront worker, also known as dockworkers or wharf laborers.

2. Labor union: Longshoremen are often organized into labor unions, such as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU).

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Culture

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Longshoremen have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often representing the working class and labor unions.

How to Memorize "longshoreman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing on a pier, loading or unloading cargo from a ship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'longshoreman' with the image of a person working on a pier or wharf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Lies Along Shore' to help remember the meaning of 'longshoreman'.

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