Definition of poling

• 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.