Definitions For Waler

Etymology 1

from new south wales + (new south) wale(s) + new south wales in the 19th century./">er, the horse having been bred in the then colony of new south wales in the 19th century.

Pronunciation

(UK) /ˈweɪlə/ {{rhymes, en, eɪlə(ɹ)}}

Noun

WALER (plural WALERs) (Australia, India) A breed of light saddle horse from Australia, once favoured as a warhorse.

Usage notes

Formerly considered a horse type, rather than a distinct breed.

Etymology 2

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Pronunciation

(UK) /ˈweɪlə/ {{rhymes, en, eɪlə(ɹ)}}

Noun

WALER (plural WALERs) (structural engineering) A plank of wood, block of concrete, etc., used for support or to maintain required separation between components in order to help maintain the form of a construction under stress.

Anagrams

Arwel