dock-master

The dock-master directs a large cargo ship into the harbor.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person in charge of a dock: "dock-master" refers to an official who manages or supervises the operations of a dock, including the berthing of ships, loading and unloading of cargo, and maintenance of the facility.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The dock-master directed the cargo ship to its assigned berth. (The official in charge of the dock guided the vessel.)
  • As dock-master, she ensured all safety regulations were followed during the unloading process. (She supervised the dock's operations.)

Advanced Usage

• "to act as dock-master": to perform the duties of overseeing a dock.
  • He was appointed to act as dock-master during the busy holiday season. (He temporarily managed the dock.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dock (n): a structure for loading, unloading, or repairing ships.
  • The ship was tied up at the dock. (The vessel was secured to the loading area.)
• Master (n): a person with authority or control over something.
  • The ship's master gave orders to the crew. (The captain had authority.)
• Dockyard (n): a place where ships are built or repaired.
  • The dockyard employed hundreds of workers. (The shipbuilding facility.)

Synonyms

• Harbourmaster: an official in charge of a harbour or port.
• Wharfinger: a person who manages a wharf (a specific type of dock).
• Port master: a person responsible for a port's operations.

Related Idioms

• "Master of the dock": a colloquial term for a dock-master, emphasising authority.
  • He was the master of the dock, controlling all incoming and outgoing traffic. (He had full authority over the dock.)

Phrasal Verbs (Not directly applicable to this noun)

• The word "dock-master" is a compound noun and does not typically form phrasal verbs. However, related verbs include "to dock" (to bring a ship into a dock).
  • The captain docked the ship carefully. (He brought it to the dock.)