1. ships designed or used for transporting coal
Usage: nautical
2. workers who handle or deal in coal
Usage: historical

Examples

• The harbor was filled with coalers waiting to unload their cargo.
• Several coalers arrived at the port during the industrial boom.
• The old coalers worked long hours in difficult conditions.
• Steam-powered coalers were common in the early 20th century.
• Local coalers supplied fuel to the nearby factories.
• The coalers’ union fought for better working conditions.