WALER

Etymology 1

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

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

Source: Wiktionary

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Wal"er, n. [From Wales, i.e., New South Wales.]

Definition: A horse imported from New South Wales; also, any Australian horse. [Colloq.] Kipling.

The term originated in India, whither many horses are exported from Australia (mostly from New South Wales), especially for the use of cavalry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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