Stevedore

Definition

A laborer who loads and unloads cargo from ships at a port or dock. Stevedores traditionally performed physically demanding work organizing shipments and securing goods.

Example Usage

The stevedores worked through the night to unload the containers from the cargo ship before dawn.

Origin

From Spanish 'estibador,' derived from 'estibar' meaning to pack or stow cargo.

Fun Fact

Stevedores played an important role in labor history and union organizing, particularly in major port cities during the 20th century.

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