scoting vbl n The activity of toiling at a task; 'hauling,' 'heaving.'
1986 SAUNDERS 28 After we got the sleigh unhitched and hauled back to safety we managed, with much scoting and swearing, to get him up on solid ice. ibid 68 After another spell of scoting at the painters they got clear of the sandbar and rocks and found enough water to float the dories.
