poling boat

poling boat
Any small boat, such as a punt, propelled using a long pole.

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  • Poling — Pole Pole, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Poled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Poling}.] 1. To furnish with poles for support; as, to pole beans or hops. [1913 Webster] 2. To convey on poles; as, to pole hay into a barn. [1913 Webster] 3. To impel by a pole or poles,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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