Dockhand (Noun)
Meaning
A laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The dockhand expertly guided the forklift as he unloaded crates from the massive cargo ship.
- Working as a dockhand had given him a unique perspective on the global shipping industry.
- She joined the union as a young dockhand, working tirelessly to organize and fight for better working conditions.
- Dockhands at the port scrambled to meet the tight deadline, racing against the clock to unload the ship before nightfall.
- His days as a dockhand were physically demanding, but he took pride in the crucial role he played in keeping the port running smoothly.