Definition

A person who loads and unloads cargo from ships at a port.

Example

The stevedore worked tirelessly to unload the containers from the cargo ship.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what a stevedore does at the docks?

Not really, but it sounds like hard work.

Yeah, they are the ones responsible for loading and unloading ships.

That makes sense! It's a tough job, especially in bad weather.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To load or unload cargo from a ship.

Example

The workers stevedore the cargo at the busy port.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they stevedore that ship at the docks yesterday?

Yeah, it was impressive to watch them handle all that cargo.

I wonder how long it takes to learn how to stevedore efficiently.

Root Explanation

Stevedore is derived from the Spanish word 'estibador' (meaning one who loads or stows cargo) and the English suffix '-ore' (meaning a person who). The term refers to a person who loads and unloads cargo from ships.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'loader' ('estibador' in Spanish) who is a person ('-ore') responsible for handling cargo on ships.

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