boardman

/ˈbɔrdmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A man whose job is to supervise the loading or unloading of goods from a ship or aircraft.

“The boardman was responsible for inspecting the cargo before it was transported.”

2. noun

A person who manages or supervises a team or organization, especially in a sporting context.

“The team’s boardman helped them win the championship by providing strategic guidance.”

3. proper noun

A surname, especially one that refers to a person from a place called Boardman.

“John Boardman is a well-known historian.”

Synonyms

  • loader
  • manager
  • supervisor

Antonyms

  • employee
  • unloader