dock-walloper
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈdɑkˌwɑləpər/
- Archaic
- The old port was once filled with dock-wallopers unloading cargo by hand.
Examples
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Stories of tough dock-wallopers abound in the city’s maritime history.
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The dock-walloper worked tirelessly to unload the cargo.
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He worked as a dock-walloper before the age of container ships.
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Many dock-wallopers are skilled in heavy lifting.
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He worked as a dock-walloper at the port during the summer months.
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The old port was bustling with dock-wallopers loading and unloading ships.
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Many dock-wallopers rely on teamwork to manage the heavy cargo efficiently.
Synonyms
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8.1
A person who loads and unloads goods from ships at a port
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4.2
A person who loads and unloads goods from ships at a port
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2.1
A person who loads and unloads ships at a dock
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9.9
A person who loads and unloads ships at a port
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4.3
A person who loads and unloads ships at a port
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6.7
A worker who loads and unloads ships at a port
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3.2
A person who moves goods onto and off ships at a port
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6.7
A person who loads and unloads ships at a dock
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7.5
A worker who lifts and moves heavy goods at a port
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8.1
A person who works at a wharf or dock loading and unloading ships
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9.2
A worker who loads and unloads goods at a port or warehouse
A woman who loads and unloads goods from ships at a port
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Etymology
Dock-walloper combines dock and wallop, where wallop means 'to hit' or 'to swing hard'. A helpful way to remember the word is to picture a strong dock worker who lifts and slams heavy cargo, which is why dock-walloper refers to a longshoreman who loads and unloads ships.