1. A person who propels or steers a boat using a pole
   "The skilled poler navigated the shallow river with ease"
    
2. A draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle
   "The experienced poler guided the carriage smoothly around the corner";
   - pole horse
    
3. A person who participates in pole vaulting as a sport
   "The poler cleared the bar at an impressive height"
    
4. [informal] A person who performs or practices pole dancing
   "The fitness studio hired experienced polers to teach classes"

Derived forms: polers

Type of: draft horse [US], draught horse [Brit, Cdn], dray horse