Poling
Pronunciation : Pol"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [From Pole a stick.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913