Meaning of the word dockworker in English

What does dockworker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dockworker

UK /ˈdɒkwɜːkər/

Noun

a person whose job is putting goods on and taking goods off ships in a port:

Example:
When just a few dockworkers stop moving cargo, the flow of goods grinds to a halt.