POLING
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of POLING
To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.
"Huck Finn poled that raft southward down the Mississippi because going northward against the current was too much work."
To identify something quite precisely using a telescope.
"He poled off the serial of the Gulfstream to confirm its identity."
To furnish with poles for support.
"to pole beans or hops"
To induce piezoelectricity in (a substance) by aligning the dipoles.
The act of supporting or of propelling by means of a pole or poles.
"the poling of a boat"
The operation of dispersing wormcasts over the walks with poles.
One of the poles or planks used in upholding the side earth in excavating a tunnel, ditch, etc.
Examples of POLING in a Sentence
- "Huck Finn poled that raft southward down the Mississippi because going northward against the current was too much work."
- "He poled off the serial of the Gulfstream to confirm its identity."
- "to pole beans or hops"
- "the poling of a boat"
Word Details
Is POLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: POLING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for POLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POLING
51 words from the letters in POLING
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How to Use POLING in Word Games
POLING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, POLING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POLING to find 51 additional valid words.