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poler

American  
[poh-ler] / ˈpoʊ lər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that poles. pole.

  2. pole horse.

poler British  
/ ˈpəʊlə /

noun

  1. another name for pole horse

  2. a person or thing that poles, esp a punter

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Etymology

Origin of poler

First recorded in 1680–90; pole 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Both the poler and therapist in me felt uncomfortable and misrepresented when watching "Strip Down, Rise Up."

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2021

San Francisco Pole and Dance owner Amy Bond is introduced as an example of a competitive poler who trains her students in performance and technique.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2021

In 1905, a poler - those who pushed the large ice blocks through the channels - earned $1.75 a day.

From Washington Times • Jan. 27, 2018

That was the way he kept from being called a poler.

From The Adventures of a Freshman by Williams, Jesse Lynch

"Been doing the poler act on the sly again, have you?" asked Powelton, throwing a sofa cushion at him.

From The Adventures of a Freshman by Williams, Jesse Lynch

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