longshoremen

[US]/[ˈlɒŋʃɔː(ə)rmən]/
[UK]/[ˈlɒŋʃɔː(ə)rmən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Men who work on a dock or in a port, especially those who load and unload ships.; A person who works on a wharf or pier.

Phrases & Collocations

longshoremen work

hiring longshoremen

experienced longshoremen

longshoremen's union

longshoremen loading

longshoremen strike

watching longshoremen

longshoremen unloading

protecting longshoremen

trained longshoremen

Example Sentences

the longshoremen worked tirelessly to load the cargo onto the ship.

union representatives negotiated better wages for the longshoremen.

the longshoremen's strike disrupted port operations significantly.

experienced longshoremen demonstrated safe cargo handling techniques.

the longshoremen faced harsh weather conditions on the docks.

modern cranes have improved the efficiency of the longshoremen's work.

many longshoremen are members of a strong labor union.

the longshoremen carefully secured the containers on the deck.

longshoremen often work long and physically demanding shifts.

the port relies on the skill and dedication of its longshoremen.

new safety regulations were implemented for the longshoremen.

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