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dockmaster

American  
[dok-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈdɒkˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

noun

Nautical.
  1. a person who supervises the dry-docking of ships.


Etymology

Origin of dockmaster

First recorded in 1730–40; dock 1 + master


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“You gotta get it over,” the dockmaster said.

From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2022

In 2011, Terry Sullivan was living aboard his 50-foot Sea Ray Powerboat, when his friend, the dockmaster, told him a new neighbor was moving into the slip next door.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2021

The Department of Docks did its part, too, in the person of Peter McNeil, the dockmaster, known as Buck, who was credited with saving about 285 people from drowning in the harbor over 25 years.

From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2015

The dockmaster there helped us tie up to pilings, bow-to the dock to help us get on and off the boat.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Gone for a run to Mattapoisett,” the dockmaster said through his wild beard, his long pipe clenched in his brown teeth.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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