1. Plural of dockmaster; officials or managers in charge of a dock or port facility, responsible for overseeing operations, cargo handling, and vessel management.
Usage: nautical; occupational

Examples

• The dockmasters coordinated the arrival and departure of cargo ships.
• Several dockmasters met to discuss improvements to the port's efficiency.
• The dockmasters ensured that all safety regulations were followed on the docks.
• New dockmasters were hired to manage the expanded shipping operations.
• The dockmasters reported directly to the port authority director.