noun
a laborer who moves freight, loads and unloads ships, and performs various tasks on a ship or dock
adjective
relating to or characteristic of a roustabout
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The roustabout was responsible for moving heavy equipment on the construction site.
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Hey, have you seen the roustabout? I need help lifting this stuff.
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The roustabout is the one who does all the grunt work around here.
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In the circus of life, the roustabout is the one who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.