poling

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Verb

poling

1. present participle and gerund of pole

Noun

poling (countable and uncountable, plural polings)

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.

Derived terms

• double poling
• poling around
• poling boat

Anagrams

• loping