coaler

[ koh-ler ]

noun

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

coaler

/ ˈkəʊlə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of coaler¹

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

Example Sentences

He was articled to a ship-owner of Whitby as a common seaman on a coaler sailing between Newcastle and London.

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Suddenly there arose a commotion on board the damaged coaler.

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This time the little craft had worked around abeam of the coaler, the latter's lights showing dimly in the thick fog.

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The huge coaler's lights suddenly went out as the sea flooded her dynamo room.

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The story of the wreck and the sinking of the coaler had by this time been spread all over the country.

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