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teamster

[ teem-ster ]
/ ˈtim stər /

noun

a person who drives a team or a truck for hauling, especially as an occupation.
a member of the Teamsters Union.

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Origin of teamster

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; team + -ster

Words nearby teamster

team handball, teammate, tea money, team player, team spirit, teamster, Teamsters Union, team-teach, team teaching, team up with, teamwork
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British Dictionary definitions for teamster

teamster
/ (ˈtiːmstə) /

noun

a driver of a team of horses used for haulage
US and Canadian the driver of a lorry
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