Definitions
- Referring to a worker who loads and unloads cargo from ships at a dock or port. - Talking about a laborer who operates cranes, forklifts, and other equipment to move cargo on and off ships. - Describing a person who works on the waterfront, handling cargo and freight.
- Referring to a dockworker who loads and unloads cargo from ships at a wharf or dock. - Talking about a laborer who handles containers, crates, and other cargo on the waterfront. - Describing a person who works in the shipping industry, specifically at a wharf or dock.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to workers in the shipping industry.
- 2Both involve loading and unloading cargo from ships.
- 3Both work on the waterfront or at a dock.
- 4Both use equipment such as cranes and forklifts to move cargo.
- 5Both require physical labor and manual dexterity.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Longshoreman is more formal than wharfie, which is considered a colloquial term.
- 2Usage: Longshoreman is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while wharfie is more specific to the shipping industry.
- 3Association: Longshoreman is associated with the West Coast of the United States, while wharfie is associated with Australia and New Zealand.
Remember this!
Longshoreman and wharfie are synonyms that refer to workers in the shipping industry who load and unload cargo from ships. However, longshoreman is an American English term that is more formal and versatile, while wharfie is a colloquial term used mainly in Australia and New Zealand and is more specific to the shipping industry.
