Word Meaning

poling definition and meaning

p. pr. & vb. n. of Pole
n. The act of supporting or of propelling by means of a pole or poles; as, the poling of beans; the poling of a boat.
n. The operation of dispersing worm casts over the walks with poles.
n. One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc.