coaler

American

[koh-ler] / ˈkoʊ lər /

noun

a railroad, ship, etc., used mainly to haul or supply coal.

coaler British

/ ˈkəʊlə /

noun

a ship, train, etc, used to carry or supply coal
a person who sells or supplies coal

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Etymology

Origin of coaler

First recorded in 1865–70; coal + -er ¹

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