Pronunciation: /ˈraʊstəˌbaʊt/
noun a laborer who moves freight, loads and unloads ships, and performs various tasks on a ship or dock
A1 The roustabout worked hard to set up the circus tent.
A2 The roustabout was responsible for moving equipment around the construction site.
B1 The roustabout's job involves manual labor and heavy lifting.
B2 The roustabout was skilled at quickly assembling and disassembling equipment.
C1 The experienced roustabout was able to efficiently coordinate the setup of the event.
C2 The roustabout's expertise in logistics and organization made them an invaluable asset to the team.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a roustabout
A1 The roustabout worker quickly fixed the broken fence.
A2 The roustabout crew efficiently cleaned up the oil spill on the beach.
B1 The roustabout team was responsible for setting up the circus tent before the show.
B2 The roustabout equipment was essential for moving heavy machinery on the construction site.
C1 The roustabout supervisor ensured that all tasks were completed on time and within budget.
C2 The roustabout operations were seamlessly integrated into the overall logistics plan for the event.
formal The roustabout was responsible for moving heavy equipment on the construction site.
informal Hey, have you seen the roustabout? I need help lifting this stuff.
slang The roustabout is the one who does all the grunt work around here.
figurative In the circus of life, the roustabout is the one who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
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