poling

 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]