poling

(noun, verb)

noun

1. The act of supporting or of propelling by means of a pole or poles.

- the poling of beans

- the poling of a boat

2. The operation of dispersing wormcasts over the walks with poles.

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

verb

1. present participle of pole