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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A man who works on a dock.

   "“Stand clear! Stand clear of that rope!” cried the dockmen, bending over stone posts.”"

Synonyms

All synonyms

wharfman

Example

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"“Stand clear! Stand clear of that rope!” cried the dockmen, bending over stone posts.”"

Etymology

From dock + -man.

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