coaler in English

noun
1
a ship that transports coal.
The fleet was accompanied for parts of the tour by auxiliaries including supply ships and coalers .
2
a large mechanized structure for loading coal onto a ship, railroad car, or steam locomotive.
With an operational clam-shell bucket, the coaler allows you to unload a hopper car by scooping the coal from inside.

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1. The Antonov An-74 (NATO reporting name: Coaler) is a Soviet/Ukrainian transport aircraft developed by Antonov.