1. a person who works on or operates a canal boat
Usage: chiefly British; historical
2. a person who travels or lives on canal boats
Usage: chiefly British

Examples

• The canaller steered his narrow boat through the lock with practiced ease.
• In the 19th century, canallers formed tight-knit communities along the waterways.
• She grew up as a canaller's daughter, learning to navigate the canal system from childhood.
• The old canaller knew every bend and bridge on the canal route.
• Canallers often decorated their boats with bright, traditional patterns.