Definitions

1. noun

A man employed to load or unload ships, especially in a port.

“The stevedores were on strike, causing a backlog of cargo at the dock.”

2. noun

A person who loads or unloads ships, especially in a port.

“The stevedore carefully lifted the heavy crate onto the dock.”

3. verb

To load or unload ships, especially in a port.

“The ship was stevedored quickly, thanks to the efficient crew.”

4. verb

To load or unload goods from a ship.

“The goods were stevedored off the ship and onto the dock.”