1. a person who works at a dock loading and unloading ships

Examples

• The dockworker used a crane to lift the heavy cargo containers.
• Many dockworkers belong to labor unions.
• She worked as a dockworker at the port for fifteen years.
• The strike by dockworkers delayed shipments for weeks.
• Dockworkers must be physically strong to handle heavy freight.
• The port hired additional dockworkers during the busy season.