dockmaster
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dockmaster
Example Sentences
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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
Luckily, the dockmaster at the 79th Street Boat Basin agreed to give her a spot for the winter at $250 a month.
From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2016
In the absence of a dockmaster or line handlers, it's always thoughtful to help boats approaching or departing the marina with their lines.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Come along, Crow,” Miss Maggie said, nodding to the dockmaster as we continued on toward the ferry that was tied up and napping, waiting to be let off her leash again.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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