teamster

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die ein Gespann von Zugtieren lenkt oder, im moderneren Gebrauch, berufsmäßig einen Lastwagen fährt.

A noun referring to a person who drives a team of animals or, more commonly in modern usage, a truck driver as an occupation.

1. Driver of a team of horsesB2formal

   A person who drives a team of horses, typically for hauling goods or materials.

   Fuhrmann

   • The teamster skillfully guided the horses through the narrow streets.
   • In the 19th century, teamsters were essential for transporting goods across the country.
   • The old teamster knew every trail in the region.

   Synonymewaggonerwagoner

2. Truck driverB1formalamerican

   A person who drives a truck as their occupation, especially for transporting goods.

   Lastwagenfahrer

   • My uncle works as a teamster, delivering supplies across the state.
   • The teamster union negotiated better working conditions for drivers.
   • She became a teamster after completing her commercial driving license.

   Synonymehaulertruck drivertrucker