drayman

/ˈdreɪmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who loads, hauls, or unloads goods or materials from a dray or cart.

“The drayman carefully navigated the crowded market street with his heavy load.”

2. noun

Historically, a drayman was a person who worked in a brewery, responsible for transporting beer barrels.

“In the 19th century, the drayman played a crucial role in the local brewery’s supply chain.”

Synonyms

  • cartman
  • hawker
  • porter

Antonyms

  • chauffeur
  • driver