Poling

Poling
Poling Pol"ing, n. [From {Pole} a stick.] 1. The act of supporting or of propelling by means of a pole or poles; as, the poling of beans; the poling of a boat. [1913 Webster]

2. (Gardening) The operation of dispersing worm casts over the walks with poles. [1913 Webster]

3. One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc. [1913 Webster]


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