Nautical Term: Stevedore

Definition of Stevedore

:A stevedore is a skilled and experienced laborer responsible for the loading and unloading of cargo onto and from ships. They work in various environments, including ports, terminals, and aboard ships. For instance, a stevedore might be tasked with loading bags of grain onto a cargo ship using cranes and conveyor belts.

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