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–noun

1.	a person who drives a team or a truck for hauling, esp. as an occupation.

2.	a member of the Teamsters Union.

[Origin: 1770–80, Americanism; team + -ster

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team·ster Audio Help (tēm'stər) Pronunciation Key
n.

One who drives a truck for hauling loads, especially as an occupation.
One who drives a team.

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teamster

"person who drives a team of horses" (especially in hauling freight), 1777, from team. Transf. to motor truck drivers by 1907.

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teamster
noun
1.	the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
2.	someone who drives a truck as an occupation

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Teamster

Team"ster\, n. One who drives a team.

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