A person who drinks alcohol, especially in excess or habitually. The old tippler was well-known at the local pub for his nightly visits.
A breed of domestic pigeon noted for its ability to remain in flight for prolonged periods. The English tippler stayed aloft for almost 14 hours.
A mechanical device that tips containers, especially railway wagons, to empty their contents. The coal cars were emptied by passing them through a rotary tippler.