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单词 poler
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Definition of poler in English:

poler

noun ˈpəʊlə
Australian, NZ
  • Each of a pair of bullocks at the rear of a team pulling a large vehicle.

    after a short distance, the off-side poler of one of the teams collapsed
    Example sentencesExamples
    • After going a short distance, the off-side poler dropped dead.
    • I managed to fix a long link chain between the poler's start-ring and a big log.
    • The leaders' reins come to us through the ring on the polers' harness.
    • They were hooked to the rings, from the leading bullocks to the polers.
    • Then the polers, on command, reverse into their places, one on each side of the pole.
    • We were just getting a half loaded dray and the two poler bullocks on to the punt.
    • The lead pair were the most experienced, whilst the polers were the strongest.
    • One of the polers and the two leading bullocks were lying down.
    • You want thick necks on the polers.
    • The most important animals are the pair nearest the vehicle, known as the polers.

Origin

Mid 19th century: short for pole bullock.

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