poler

American  

[poh-ler] / ˈpoʊ lər /

noun

1. a person or thing that poles. pole.

2. pole horse.

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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

In two hours on the water, the pairs of polers, who stood steering with 20-foot poles, and knockers, who rained rice into the canoe until it formed a thick, green-brown carpet, gathered about 35 pounds.

From Seattle Times

"Strip Down, Rise Up" takes a few side roads to feature other polers well known in the industry in segments that are a welcome respite from Kelley's navel-gazing.

From Salon

From the 1880s to the late 1920s, Presque Isle Bay in winter was inhabited by a different lot of outdoorsmen - scores of polers, plowmen, feeders, packers and foremen.

From Washington Times

I'm going to get that man Young, he's a big, strong fellow," Powelton had said, "What, that big, awkward poler from the backwoods?—the man everybody guys?

From Project Gutenberg

"Just the same, Warwick," George said, "I'm not at all sure a poler named Allen couldn't tell you something about juggling crowns."

From Project Gutenberg