baling

• I've worked all day and haf the night--baling. —  The Heart of Unaga
• In spite of the efforts of the men baling, the boat was half full of water. —  The Two Whalers Adventures in the Pacific
• She's pulled oot ta cork to let ta watter in Tavish growled as he recommenced baling, and then smiled at Max I did not touch it. —  Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai
• Up mast, and finish baling-- In oars, and out with the mead-- The rest will be two-reef sailing That was a night indeed But we hold that in all disaster (And faith, we have found it true!) —  Songs from Books
• Having freed our ship by baling, the wind shifted to the north-west, and somewhat dulled; but presently after the storm renewed with such violence, and our ship laboured so hard, that we lost our foremast, and our ship became as full of water as before When the storm ceased, the wind remained as much contrary as ever, on which we consulted together how we might best save our lives. —  A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08

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