docker
8 synonyms for docker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who loads and unloads ships at a port.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use docker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a docker's union
work as a docker
Etymology
From dock (the harbour sense) + the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of docker →Frequently asked questions
What does “docker” mean?
The word “docker” means a person who loads and unloads ships at a port. In plain terms, a dockworker — someone employed loading and unloading cargo at a port.
How do you pronounce “docker”?
“Docker” is pronounced DAHK (/ˈdɑkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “docker” in a sentence?
Here is “docker” used in a sentence: “His grandfather worked as a docker on the Liverpool waterfront.”
What part of speech is “docker”?
“Docker” is a noun.
