Lumper (Noun)
Meaning 1
A laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lumper worked tirelessly to unload the cargo from the ship, his muscles straining under the weight of the heavy crates.
- As a lumper, he was responsible for ensuring that all cargo was properly secured and accounted for before the vessel set sail.
- The lumper's union had been negotiating with the port authority for better working conditions and higher wages for months.
- After years of working as a lumper, he had developed a keen eye for spotting damaged or missing cargo.
- The lumper's job was physically demanding, requiring him to lift and carry heavy loads for hours on end in the hot sun.
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Meaning 2
A taxonomist who classifies organisms into large groups on the basis of major characteristics.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.