Definition

A person who works at a dock, loading and unloading cargo from ships.

Example

The dockworker carefully moved the crates from the ship to the warehouse.

Conversation

I met a really interesting dockworker at the port yesterday.

Oh really? What did he have to say?

He told me about the challenges of his job and how it can be tough sometimes.

That sounds fascinating! I never thought about how hard a dockworker has to work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dockworker → It is formed from "dock" (from Old English *docc*, meaning a structure for loading and unloading ships) and "worker" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning a person who works). A dockworker is a person who works at the dock, handling cargo and ships.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dock' as a place where ships are loaded and unloaded, and 'worker' means a person who does a job. So, a dockworker is someone who works at the dock.

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