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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

dockworker

/dɒkˈwɜːrkər/ noun · British & US
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What does dockworker mean?

noun

A person employed in loading and unloading ships, or in the maintenance of a dock or harbor. A person who works in a dock or harbor.

Example

"The dockworkers were on strike, causing a backlog of cargo."

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