STEVEDORE


Meaning of STEVEDORE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' st ē -v ə - ˌ do ̇ r also ' st ē v- ˌ

Function: noun

Etymology: Spanish estibador, from estibar to pack ― more at STEEVE

Date: 1788

: one who works at or is responsible for loading and unloading ships in port

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