shipkeeper

/ˈʃɪpkiːpər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person responsible for the loading and unloading of ships, especially in a harbor or port.

“The shipkeeper was in charge of ensuring that all cargo was properly loaded and secured before departure.”

2. verb

To load or unload goods from a ship.

“The ship was being shipkept with crates of fruit and vegetables.”

Synonyms

  • cargo handler
  • dockworker
  • harbormaster

Antonyms

  • unload
  • unloader