Definitions
- Referring to a person who loads and unloads cargo from ships. - Talking about a worker who operates cranes, hoists, and other equipment to move cargo on and off ships. - Describing a laborer who works in ports or docks to handle cargo.
- Referring to a dockworker who loads and unloads cargo from ships. - Talking about a laborer who works in ports or wharves to handle cargo. - Describing a person who operates machinery to move cargo on and off ships.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to workers who handle cargo in ports or docks.
- 2Both involve loading and unloading cargo from ships.
- 3Both require physical labor and may involve operating machinery.
- 4Both are used in informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Geography: Stevedore is more commonly used in North America, while wharfie is more commonly used in Australia and New Zealand.
- 2Formality: Stevedore is more formal than wharfie and is often used in legal or official documents.
- 3Usage: Stevedore is a more general term that can refer to any worker who handles cargo, while wharfie specifically refers to dockworkers who handle cargo in ports or wharves.
Remember this!
Stevedore and wharfie are synonyms that refer to workers who handle cargo in ports or docks. While they share many similarities, such as involving physical labor and operating machinery, there are also differences between them. Stevedore is a more formal term of Spanish origin that can refer to any worker who handles cargo, while wharfie is an Australian slang term that specifically refers to dockworkers who handle cargo in ports or wharves.
