Definition

A person or thing that carries or supplies coal, often referring to a ship or train designed for this purpose.

Example

The coaler delivered a large shipment of coal to the power plant.

Conversation

Did you see that old coaler parked near the docks?

Yeah, it looks like it hasn't been used in years!

I wonder how many tons of coal it used to carry.

Probably a lot! Those ships were essential for transporting fuel back then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coaler → The word 'coaler' is derived from 'coal' (from Old English 'cal', meaning a black mineral used as fuel) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A coaler is a person who works with or sells coal.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'coal' — the '-er' just means a person. A coaler is someone who deals with coal.

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