1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pole.

2. (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.

3. (n.) The operation of dispersing worm casts over the walks with poles.

4. (n.) One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc.