polin

n. [ From Pole a stick. ] 1. 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 ]

2. (Gardening) The operation of dispersing worm casts over the walks with poles. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]