Category:Poling

Pol"ing, n. Etym: [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.

2. (gardening)

Defn: the operation of dispersing worm casts over the walks with Poles.

3. One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in Excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc.