collier

noun

col·lier | \ ˈkäl-yər

Definition of collier

(Entry 1 of 4)

1 : one that produces charcoal

2 : a coal miner

3 : a ship for transporting coal

Collier

biographical name (1)

Col·lier | \ ˈkäl-yər

, ˈkä-lē-ər\

Definition of Collier (Entry 2 of 4)

Jeremy 1650–1726 English clergyman

Collier

biographical name (2)

Definition of Collier (Entry 3 of 4)

John Payne 1789–1883 English editor

Collier

biographical name (3)

Definition of Collier (Entry 4 of 4)

Peter Fen*e*lon \ ˈfe-nə-lən

\ 1849–1909 American publisher

Examples of collier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Shipwrights made some changes to HMS Endeavour’s original structure when she was assigned to Captain Cook’s voyage; the ship had been designed as a coal-carrying collier. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavour found off the coast of Rhode Island," 24 Sep. 2018 The original settlers, charcoal colliers and Mother Nature took care of the giant trees from the hills of Northwestern Connecticut to the shores of Long Island Sound. — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "A Hike Among Giants Worthy Of A King's Mark," 5 May 2018 North Korean colliers earned about 500 yuan ($75) a month, compared with average salaries at other factories of about 280 yuan. — Eva Dou, WSJ, "Irons Off the Fire: China’s Import Ban Is Expected to Hinder North Korea," 15 Aug. 2017 Colliers said the tower has received all necessary zoning approvals and will break ground soon. — Andres Viglucci, miamiherald, "New wrinkle for Wynwood: Office towers," 27 June 2017

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