noun
keeler
KEE-luh
Keeler (noun) means someone who works on a barge, or specifically on a keel — a type of coal boat once used on the River Tyne. Example: “The keeler guided the loaded coal barge downriver to the docks.”
noun
1
Someone who works on a barge, or specifically on a keel — a type of coal boat once used on the River Tyne.
"The keeler guided the loaded coal barge downriver to the docks."
2
A small, shallow tub.
"She set the milk out to cool in a wooden keeler."
name
1
A surname.
"Christine Keeler became a well-known name in 1960s Britain."
How to use keeler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, a bargeman on the coal-carrying keels of the River Tyne, or a shallow tub; today mainly encountered as a surname.
When to use it
The occupational and tub senses are historical/dialectal and rarely used in modern English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- keelers
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Etymology
From Middle English keler, formed from "keel" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “keeler” mean?
The word “keeler” means someone who works on a barge, or specifically on a keel — a type of coal boat once used on the River Tyne. In plain terms, historically, a bargeman on the coal-carrying keels of the River Tyne, or a shallow tub; today mainly encountered as a surname.
How do you pronounce “keeler”?
“Keeler” is pronounced KEE-luh (/ˈkilɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “keeler” in a sentence?
Here is “keeler” used in a sentence: “The keeler guided the loaded coal barge downriver to the docks.”
What is another word for “keeler”?
Words with a similar meaning to “keeler” include keelman.
What part of speech is “keeler”?
Depending on how it is used, “keeler” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “keeler” come from?
The word “keeler” comes from Middle English. From Middle English keler, formed from "keel" plus the agent suffix "-er.".
How many meanings does “keeler” have?
“Keeler” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who works on a barge, or specifically on a keel — a type of coal boat once used on the River Tyne.
