Meaning of the word docker in English

What does docker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

docker

US /ˈdɑː.kɚ/
UK /ˈdɒk.ər/

Noun

a person employed in a port to load and unload ships

Example:
The dockers worked tirelessly to unload the cargo.
A strike by the dockers brought the port to a standstill.

Trademark

an open-source platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers

Example:
Developers use Docker to package applications and their dependencies into isolated containers.
Learning to use Docker is a valuable skill for modern software engineers.