What is another word for dock hand?
Pronunciation: [dˈɒk hˈand] (IPA) 
Dock hands, also known as wharf workers, are individuals who work on docks and wharfs, performing tasks such as loading and unloading cargo and securing vessels. Other synonyms for dock hand include marine laborer, dock laborer, waterfront worker, stevedore, and longshoreman. Stevedores are responsible for loading and unloading cargo, while longshoremen work on the dock and aboard ships and handle cargo containers. Other related terms include pier worker, harbor worker, and quay worker. Dock hands are essential to the proper functioning of the shipping and cargo industry, ensuring that vessels are loaded and unloaded in a timely and efficient manner.
