Definitions

1. noun

A person who works on a ship, particularly one who does general maintenance and repair.

“The roustabout helped to fix the damaged propeller.”

2. noun

A person, especially a young or inexperienced one, who is employed to perform various tasks, such as loading and unloading cargo.

“The roustabout was responsible for loading the cargo onto the truck.”

3. verb

To move or shift something roughly or violently.

“The storm roustabouted the tree, knocking it over.”