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Tidewaiter
Translation of "tidewaiter" into Russian
tidewaiter
Noun
UK
/ˈtaɪdˌweɪtə/
US
/ˈtaɪdˌweɪtɚ/
tidewaiter
tidewaiters pl
таможенный инспектор
The tidewaiter inspected the cargo as it was unloaded from the ship.
Таможенный инспектор осмотрел груз, когда его выгружали с корабля.
Definitions
tidewaiter
Noun
UK
/ˈtaɪdˌweɪtə/
US
/ˈtaɪdˌweɪtɚ/
A customs officer who waits for the arrival of ships to inspect them.
The tidewaiter boarded the vessel as soon as it docked to ensure all goods were properly declared.
tidewaiter
Adjective
UK
/ˈtaɪdˌweɪtə/
US
/ˈtaɪdˌweɪtɚ/
Relating to or characteristic of a tidewaiter (a customs officer stationed on incoming ships).
The port authority drafted new tidewaiter regulations.