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poling
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poling, n. [From Pole a stick.].
- The act of supporting or of propelling by means of a pole or poles; as, the poling of beans; the poling of a boat. [1913 Webster]
- The operation of dispersing worm casts over the walks with poles. [1913 Webster]
- One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc. [1913 Webster]
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