poler
a person or thing that poles.
Origin of poler
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How to use poler in a sentence
The polers ran along the sides of the boat glancing over their shoulders at the end of the day's journey.
Tales of Unrest | Joseph ConradThe polers ran smartly along the sides of the boat, looking over their shoulders at the beginning of a weary journey.
Tales of Unrest | Joseph ConradWe were advised to take half-a-dozen experienced polers, but such polers could not be found.
Through the Yukon Gold Diggings | Josiah Edward SpurrMargaret was on her feet again in the carriage, her face glowing as she watched every movement of the "polers."
Geoffrey Hampstead | Thomas Stinson JarvisThe polers from the stern advanced, their long poles held out like lances.
The Caves of Fear | John Blaine
British Dictionary definitions for poler
/ (ˈpəʊlə) /
another name for pole horse
a person or thing that poles, esp a punter
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