poling

In dyeing, the process of working loose cotton or wool fiber in dye-vats with poles.

In elect, the adjustment or arrangement of the poles of an open magnetic circuit.

The act of using a pole for any purpose.

A process used in toughening copper.

In horticulture, the operation of scattering wormcasts on garden-walks with poles.

The boards (collectively) used to line the inside of a tunnel during its construction, to prevent the falling of the earth or other loose material.

Cramming for examination; hard study.

The act of supporting or of propelling by means of a pole or poles

The operation of dispersing worm casts over the walks with poles.

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