Longshoremen Meaning in English
word · lemma: longshoreman
ˈɫɔŋˈʃɔɹmɪn
LONG-shor-min
lˈɒŋʃɔːmˌɛn
long-SHAWM-en
Definition
Longshoremen are workers who load and unload cargo from ships at ports or docks.
Usage & Nuances
The term is mainly used in the U.S. and sounds somewhat old-fashioned; 'dockworker' is also common. Usually refers to manual labor at ports. Not commonly used for workers at airports or railways.
Spanish: estibadores - jornaleros portuariosPortuguese (BR): estivadoresPortuguese (PT): estivadoresChinese (Simplified): 码头工人Chinese (Traditional): 碼頭工人Hindi: तट पर माल उठाने वाले मजदूरArabic: عمال الأرصفةBengali: ডকশ্রমিক - বন্দরকর্মীRussian: докеры - портовые рабочиеJapanese: 港湾労働者Vietnamese: công nhân bốc xếp cảngKorean: 부두 노동자Turkish: liman işçisiUrdu: بندرگاہ مزدورIndonesian: buruh pelabuhan
Example Sentences
The longshoremen work at the docks every day.
basic
Many longshoremen load containers onto ships.
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The strike by the longshoremen delayed several shipments.
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My uncle was one of the longshoremen down at the harbor.
natural
The life of a longshoremen can be tough, with early mornings and hard labor.
natural
Without the longshoremen, the port would come to a standstill.
natural