Offloaders

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An entity or device that aids in the transfer of cargo or offloading materials from one point to another while alleviating the load on systems or people involved
2. Equipment used to transfer loads from transport vehicles, relieving manual burden
3. Mechanical tools designed to unload freight or materials from trucks, ships, or storage

Etymology: "Offloaders" is the plural of "offloader", a noun meaning a machine for unloading cargo. The word is a plain compound: "offload", a verb built from "off" and "load", meaning to take a load off a vehicle or ship, with the agent suffix "-er" added to name the machine that does the job. Its meaning follows directly from its parts, so there is no hidden story here, only a transparent piece of English word-building.

Synonyms: unloaders, dischargers