longshoreman
noun
long·shore·man
ˈlȯŋ-ˌshȯr-mən 
ˌlȯŋ-ˈ
: a person who loads and unloads ships at a seaport
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the longshoremen moved all of the fish into cold storage for shipment to the market
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Background players in period costume — an ill-fitting brown suit, a longshoreman’s jacket (no berets, thankfully) — walked back and forth holding a briefcase, a cigarette and a shopping bag (no baguettes, thankfully).
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Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
Daggett was one of those longshoremen at that time who traveled to the West Coast.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
On Tuesday, the White House continued to ask the alliance to negotiate a fair contract that reflects the longshoremen’s contribution to the economy.
—Tom Krisher, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
After Trading Criticisms West Coast longshoremen, represented by a different union, recently averted a strike, gaining a 32% raise over the life of their contract.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
Daggett was one of those longshoremen at that time who traveled to the West Coast.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
On Tuesday, the White House continued to ask the alliance to negotiate a fair contract that reflects the longshoremen’s contribution to the economy.
—Tom Krisher, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
After Trading Criticisms West Coast longshoremen, represented by a different union, recently averted a strike, gaining a 32% raise over the life of their contract.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Longshoreman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longshoreman. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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longshoreman
noun
long·shore·man
ˈlȯŋ-ˈshōr-mən
-ˈshȯr-
: one who loads and unloads ships at a port : stevedore
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