Toller Meaning in English
word · lemma: toll
التعريف
A 'toller' is someone whose job is to collect tolls (fees for passage over a road, bridge, etc.) or, in rare old usage, a person who rings a bell, especially a large church or funeral bell.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Very uncommon in modern English; 'toll collector' is the usual term today. The bell-ringer meaning is archaic. You may see it in historical, legal, or poetic contexts. Do not confuse with 'taller' (more tall).
جمل نموذجية
The toller sat at the bridge all day, collecting money from each traveler.
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The toller rang the church bell at noon.
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The old village toller was known for his loud bell.
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No one saw the toller slip a few coins in his pocket at the toll booth.
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Back then, the toller announced funerals by slowly ringing the bell three times.
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These days, you'd be hard-pressed to find a toller—machines do most of the work now.
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