lumper
lumper · lumpers
An extra laborer hired to assist in the loading or unloading of a truck or a shipAn extra laborer hired to assist in the loading or unloading of a truck or a ship.
UK/ˈlʌmpə/US/ˈlʌmpɚ/
Meaning
5 sensesAn extra laborer hired to assist in the loading or unloading of a truck or a ship.
A scientist in one of various fields who prefers to keep categories such as species or dialects together in larger groups.
(dialectal)A militiaman.
(historical)Synonym of lumpman (“type of salt worker”).
(dialectal)A lamprey.
More definitions
- a taxonomist who classifies organisms into large groups on the basis of major characteristics
- a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
Origin
From lump + -er.From lump + -er.
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Forms
plural: lumpersSynonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port:stevedoreloaderdockerdockhanddock workerdockworkerdock-walloper
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedlump