I. ˈstē-və-ˌdȯr also ˈstēv-ˌ 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
II. verb
( -dored ; -dor·ing )
Date: 1862
transitive verb
: to handle (cargo) as a stevedore ; also : to load or unload the cargo of (a ship) in port
intransitive verb
: to work as a stevedore