1. horizontal planks or timbers used to strengthen the sides of a ship’s hull
Usage: nautical
2. people from Wales
Usage: informal

Examples

• The shipbuilders installed thick walers along the vessel’s sides.
• The walers provided additional structural support to the hull.
• Many walers emigrated to Australia in the 19th century.
• The walers brought their mining expertise to the new colony.
• Heavy walers were essential for ocean-going ships.
• The walers formed a tight-knit community in their new homeland.