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Definition of dockhand

dockhand

/ˈdɑːkˌhænd/
dock · hand
Plural:dockhands
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dockhand Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A laborer employed at a wharf, marina, or shipping terminal to load and unload cargo, secure vessels, or assist with general dockside operations.

Example

"The experienced dockhand caught the heavy mooring line and secured the ferry to the pier."

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• Nearby Words

dock
docker
docket
dockhand
dockland
docklands
dockmaster

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dockhand. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dockhand
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