poler

[ poh-ler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that poles. pole.
2. pole horse.

poler

/ ˈpəʊlə /

noun

1. another name for pole horse
2. a person or thing that poles, esp a punter

Word History and Origins

Origin of poler¹

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

It has been equally disappointing to see the media and filmmakers like Ohayon fail time after time to create both a comprehensive and nuanced depiction of polers in their respective worlds.

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

"You're making a mistake," Rogers advised, "being seen with polers like Allen."

From Project Gutenberg