luffer

/ˈlʌfər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who loads or unloads a ship, especially one who uses a crane or other lifting equipment

“The ship’s crew consisted of a captain, a navigator, and several luffers who managed the cargo.”

Synonyms

  • deckhand
  • loader
  • unloader

Antonyms

  • offloader
  • unload
  • unload