Poler (Noun)
Meaning
A draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The poler was a large draft horse helping to pull the cumbersome cargo wagon up the hill.
- In the past, polers were commonly used alongside other horses to increase the pulling power and maneuverability of horse-drawn vehicles.
- A pair of sturdy draft horses, a leader and a poler, were required to effectively manage the pulling of the heavy carriage load.
- Horse handlers assigned the strongest poler to guide the team of six, assisting with balance and control on uneven terrain.
- The inexperienced farmer soon realized the importance of partnering his best poler horse strategically to handle the weighty agricultural equipment.